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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.10, 453.51 and 306.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.10, 453.51 and 306.78 is: 422.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.10 : 453.51 = 306.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.10/453.51 = 306.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.10x = 453.51 × 306.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.10x = 139,127.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,127.80/329.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.75

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