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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.66, 454.57 and 269.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.66, 454.57 and 269.66 is: 371.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.66 : 454.57 = 269.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.66/454.57 = 269.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.66x = 454.57 × 269.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.66x = 122,579.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,579.81/329.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.83

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