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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.23, 454.37 and 189.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.23, 454.37 and 189.35 is: 261.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.23 : 454.37 = 189.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.23/454.37 = 189.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.23x = 454.37 × 189.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.23x = 86,034.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,034.22/329.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.32

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