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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.55, 455.67 and 280.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.55, 455.67 and 280.95 is: 388.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.55 : 455.67 = 280.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.55/455.67 = 280.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.55x = 455.67 × 280.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.55x = 128,020.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,020.49/329.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.47

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