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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.26, 454.43 and 318.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.26, 454.43 and 318.44 is: 439.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.26 : 454.43 = 318.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.26/454.43 = 318.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.26x = 454.43 × 318.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.26x = 144,708.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,708.69/329.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.50

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