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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.20, 454.24 and 189.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.20, 454.24 and 189.31 is: 261.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.20 : 454.24 = 189.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.20/454.24 = 189.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.20x = 454.24 × 189.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.20x = 85,992.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,992.17/329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.22

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