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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.75, 455.25 and 252.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.75, 455.25 and 252.27 is: 348.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.75 : 455.25 = 252.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.75/455.25 = 252.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.75x = 455.25 × 252.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.75x = 114,844.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,844.66/329.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.28

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