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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.16, 453.94 and 249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.16, 453.94 and 249.08 is: 343.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.16 : 453.94 = 249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.16/453.94 = 249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.16x = 453.94 × 249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.16x = 113,067.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,067.38/329.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.50

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