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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.27, 454.31 and 189.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.27, 454.31 and 189.34 is: 261.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.27 : 454.31 = 189.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.27/454.31 = 189.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.27x = 454.31 × 189.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.27x = 86,017.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,017.68/329.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.24

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