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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.08, 453.54 and 312.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.08, 453.54 and 312.28 is: 430.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.08 : 453.54 = 312.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.08/453.54 = 312.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.08x = 453.54 × 312.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.08x = 141,631.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,631.47/329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.39

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