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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.46, 454.60 and 211.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.46, 454.60 and 211.46 is: 291.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.46 : 454.60 = 211.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.46/454.60 = 211.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.46x = 454.60 × 211.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.46x = 96,129.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,129.72/329.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.78

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