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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.33, 454.68 and 255.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.33, 454.68 and 255.51 is: 352.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.33 : 454.68 = 255.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.33/454.68 = 255.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.33x = 454.68 × 255.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.33x = 116,175.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,175.29/329.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.76

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