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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.20, 453.97 and 255.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.20, 453.97 and 255.55 is: 352.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.20 : 453.97 = 255.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.20/453.97 = 255.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.20x = 453.97 × 255.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.20x = 116,008.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,008.49/329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.40

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