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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.73, 455.22 and 255.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.73, 455.22 and 255.90 is: 353.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.73 : 455.22 = 255.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.73/455.22 = 255.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.73x = 455.22 × 255.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.73x = 116,490.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,490.80/329.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.29

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