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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.74, 455.37 and 255.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.74, 455.37 and 255.32 is: 352.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.74 : 455.37 = 255.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.74/455.37 = 255.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.74x = 455.37 × 255.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.74x = 116,264.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,264.98/329.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.60

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