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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.36, 454.34 and 305.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.36, 454.34 and 305.90 is: 421.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.36 : 454.34 = 305.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.36/454.34 = 305.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.36x = 454.34 × 305.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.36x = 138,982.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,982.61/329.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.98

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