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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.13, 454.17 and 196.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.13, 454.17 and 196.36 is: 270.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.13 : 454.17 = 196.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.13/454.17 = 196.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.13x = 454.17 × 196.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.13x = 89,180.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,180.42/329.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.96

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