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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.54, 454.75 and 260.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.54, 454.75 and 260.15 is: 358.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.54 : 454.75 = 260.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.54/454.75 = 260.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.54x = 454.75 × 260.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.54x = 118,300.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,300.29/329.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.99

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