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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.20, 453.96 and 229.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.20, 453.96 and 229.74 is: 316.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.20 : 453.96 = 229.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.20/453.96 = 229.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.20x = 453.96 × 229.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.20x = 104,292.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,292.77/329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.81

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