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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.66, 454.81 and 211.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.66, 454.81 and 211.62 is: 291.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.66 : 454.81 = 211.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.66/454.81 = 211.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.66x = 454.81 × 211.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.66x = 96,246.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,246.36/329.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.96

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