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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.56, 455.36 and 317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.56, 455.36 and 317.88 is: 439.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.56 : 455.36 = 317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.56/455.36 = 317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.56x = 455.36 × 317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.56x = 144,749.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,749.84/329.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.22

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