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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.33, 454.75 and 259.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.33, 454.75 and 259.34 is: 358.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.33 : 454.75 = 259.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.33/454.75 = 259.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.33x = 454.75 × 259.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.33x = 117,931.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,931.94/329.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.09

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