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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.10, 454.29 and 320.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.10, 454.29 and 320.31 is: 442.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.10 : 454.29 = 320.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.10/454.29 = 320.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.10x = 454.29 × 320.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.10x = 145,513.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,513.63/329.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.16

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