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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.13, 453.78 and 269.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.13, 453.78 and 269.90 is: 372.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.13 : 453.78 = 269.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.13/453.78 = 269.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.13x = 453.78 × 269.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.13x = 122,475.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,475.22/329.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.12

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