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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.10, 454.58 and 256.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.10, 454.58 and 256.33 is: 354.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.10 : 454.58 = 256.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.10/454.58 = 256.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.10x = 454.58 × 256.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.10x = 116,522.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,522.74/329.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.07

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