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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.38, 454.52 and 189.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.38, 454.52 and 189.47 is: 261.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.38 : 454.52 = 189.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.38/454.52 = 189.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.38x = 454.52 × 189.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.38x = 86,119.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,119.51/329.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.46

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