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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.69, 454.98 and 213.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.69, 454.98 and 213.45 is: 294.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.69 : 454.98 = 213.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.69/454.98 = 213.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.69x = 454.98 × 213.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.69x = 97,116.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,116.08/329.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.57

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