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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.20, 453.84 and 290.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.20, 453.84 and 290.32 is: 400.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.20 : 453.84 = 290.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.20/453.84 = 290.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.20x = 453.84 × 290.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.20x = 131,758.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,758.83/329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.24

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