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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.47, 455.31 and 270.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.47, 455.31 and 270.36 is: 373.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.47 : 455.31 = 270.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.47/455.31 = 270.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.47x = 455.31 × 270.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.47x = 123,097.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,097.61/329.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.63

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