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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.27, 454.34 and 256.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.27, 454.34 and 256.14 is: 353.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.27 : 454.34 = 256.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.27/454.34 = 256.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.27x = 454.34 × 256.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.27x = 116,375.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,375.29/329.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.44

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