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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.40, 454.68 and 231.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.40, 454.68 and 231.48 is: 319.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.40 : 454.68 = 231.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.40/454.68 = 231.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.40x = 454.68 × 231.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.40x = 105,249.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,249.33/329.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.52

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