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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.73, 454.17 and 229.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.73, 454.17 and 229.97 is: 316.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.73 : 454.17 = 229.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.73/454.17 = 229.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.73x = 454.17 × 229.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.73x = 104,443.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,443.20/329.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.76

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