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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.22, 454.38 and 259.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.22, 454.38 and 259.51 is: 358.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.22 : 454.38 = 259.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.22/454.38 = 259.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.22x = 454.38 × 259.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.22x = 117,916.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,916.15/329.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.17

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