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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.40, 461.80 and 329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.40, 461.80 and 329.40 is: 461.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.40 : 461.80 = 329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.40/461.80 = 329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.40x = 461.80 × 329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.40x = 152,116.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,116.92/329.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.80

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