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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.66, 454.32 and 277.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.66, 454.32 and 277.22 is: 382.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.66 : 454.32 = 277.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.66/454.32 = 277.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.66x = 454.32 × 277.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.66x = 125,946.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,946.59/329.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.05

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