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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.13, 454.41 and 251.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.13, 454.41 and 251.17 is: 346.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.13 : 454.41 = 251.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.13/454.41 = 251.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.13x = 454.41 × 251.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.13x = 114,133.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,133.02/329.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.77

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