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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.59, 454.80 and 182.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.59, 454.80 and 182.21 is: 251.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.59 : 454.80 = 182.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.59/454.80 = 182.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.59x = 454.80 × 182.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.59x = 82,869.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,869.11/329.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.43

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