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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.10, 453.96 and 255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.10, 453.96 and 255.18 is: 351.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.10 : 453.96 = 255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.10/453.96 = 255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.10x = 453.96 × 255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.10x = 115,841.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,841.51/329.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.99

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