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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.53, 454.90 and 250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.53, 454.90 and 250.86 is: 346.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.53 : 454.90 = 250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.53/454.90 = 250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.53x = 454.90 × 250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.53x = 114,116.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,116.21/329.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.30

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