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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.28, 454.30 and 196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.28, 454.30 and 196.44 is: 271.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.28 : 454.30 = 196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.28/454.30 = 196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.28x = 454.30 × 196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.28x = 89,242.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,242.69/329.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.02

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