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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.76, 454.24 and 314.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.76, 454.24 and 314.08 is: 432.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.76 : 454.24 = 314.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.76/454.24 = 314.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.76x = 454.24 × 314.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.76x = 142,667.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,667.70/329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.64

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