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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.24, 454.21 and 196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.24, 454.21 and 196.44 is: 271.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.24 : 454.21 = 196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.24/454.21 = 196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.24x = 454.21 × 196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.24x = 89,225.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,225.01/329.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.00

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