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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.54, 454.97 and 229.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.54, 454.97 and 229.91 is: 317.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.54 : 454.97 = 229.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.54/454.97 = 229.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.54x = 454.97 × 229.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.54x = 104,603.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,603.00/329.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.42

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