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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.08, 454.02 and 251.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.08, 454.02 and 251.32 is: 346.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.08 : 454.02 = 251.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.08/454.02 = 251.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.08x = 454.02 × 251.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.08x = 114,104.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,104.31/329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.74

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