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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.09, 454.21 and 189.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.09, 454.21 and 189.23 is: 261.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.09 : 454.21 = 189.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.09/454.21 = 189.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.09x = 454.21 × 189.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.09x = 85,947.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,947.41/329.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.17

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