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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.44, 454.74 and 231.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.44, 454.74 and 231.22 is: 319.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.44 : 454.74 = 231.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.44/454.74 = 231.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.44x = 454.74 × 231.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.44x = 105,144.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,144.98/329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.16

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