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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.16, 453.96 and 285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.16, 453.96 and 285.48 is: 393.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.16 : 453.96 = 285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.16/453.96 = 285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.16x = 453.96 × 285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.16x = 129,596.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,596.50/329.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.72

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