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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.58, 454.14 and 254.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.58, 454.14 and 254.82 is: 351.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.58 : 454.14 = 254.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.58/454.14 = 254.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.58x = 454.14 × 254.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.58x = 115,723.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,723.95/329.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.13

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