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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.64, 455.32 and 256.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.64, 455.32 and 256.88 is: 354.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.64 : 455.32 = 256.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.64/455.32 = 256.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.64x = 455.32 × 256.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.64x = 116,962.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,962.60/329.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.82

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