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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.57, 454.60 and 264.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.57, 454.60 and 264.23 is: 364.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.57 : 454.60 = 264.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.57/454.60 = 264.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.57x = 454.60 × 264.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.57x = 120,115.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,115.36/329.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.47

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