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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.40, 445.65 and 329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.40, 445.65 and 329.40 is: 445.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.40 : 445.65 = 329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.40/445.65 = 329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.40x = 445.65 × 329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.40x = 146,797.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,797.11/329.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.65

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