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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.24, 454 and 269.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.24, 454 and 269.78 is: 372.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.24 : 454 = 269.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.24/454 = 269.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.24x = 454 × 269.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.24x = 122,480.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,480.12/329.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.01

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