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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.12, 453.84 and 255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.12, 453.84 and 255.52 is: 352.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.12 : 453.84 = 255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.12/453.84 = 255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.12x = 453.84 × 255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.12x = 115,965.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,965.20/329.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.35

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