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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.40, 455.04 and 255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.40, 455.04 and 255.96 is: 353.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.40 : 455.04 = 255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.40/455.04 = 255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.40x = 455.04 × 255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.40x = 116,472.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,472.04/329.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.59

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