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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.28, 454.56 and 251.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.28, 454.56 and 251.76 is: 347.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.28 : 454.56 = 251.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.28/454.56 = 251.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.28x = 454.56 × 251.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.28x = 114,440.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,440.03/329.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.55

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