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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.37, 454.58 and 196.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.37, 454.58 and 196.59 is: 271.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.37 : 454.58 = 196.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.37/454.58 = 196.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.37x = 454.58 × 196.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.37x = 89,365.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,365.88/329.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.33

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