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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.70, 455.20 and 254.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.70, 455.20 and 254.86 is: 351.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.70 : 455.20 = 254.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.70/455.20 = 254.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.70x = 455.20 × 254.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.70x = 116,012.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,012.27/329.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.87

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