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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.20, 453.48 and 251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.20, 453.48 and 251.44 is: 346.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.20 : 453.48 = 251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.20/453.48 = 251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.20x = 453.48 × 251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.20x = 114,023.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,023.01/329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.36

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