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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.16, 454.38 and 250.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.16, 454.38 and 250.49 is: 345.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.16 : 454.38 = 250.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.16/454.38 = 250.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.16x = 454.38 × 250.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.16x = 113,815.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,815.37/329.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.78

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