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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.40, 454.67 and 231.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.40, 454.67 and 231.18 is: 319.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.40 : 454.67 = 231.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.40/454.67 = 231.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.40x = 454.67 × 231.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.40x = 105,109.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,109.45/329.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.09

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