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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.12, 454.43 and 231.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.12, 454.43 and 231.01 is: 318.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.12 : 454.43 = 231.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.12/454.43 = 231.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.12x = 454.43 × 231.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.12x = 104,976.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,976.02/329.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.96

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