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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.14, 454.25 and 318.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.14, 454.25 and 318.32 is: 439.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.14 : 454.25 = 318.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.14/454.25 = 318.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.14x = 454.25 × 318.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.14x = 144,598.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,598.79/329.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.33

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