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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.61, 455.25 and 303.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.61, 455.25 and 303.29 is: 418.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.61 : 455.25 = 303.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.61/455.25 = 303.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.61x = 455.25 × 303.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.61x = 138,070.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,070.50/329.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.89

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