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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.62, 454.50 and 251.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.62, 454.50 and 251.02 is: 346.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.62 : 454.50 = 251.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.62/454.50 = 251.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.62x = 454.50 × 251.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.62x = 114,088.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,088.59/329.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.12

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