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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.80, 454.60 and 271.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.80, 454.60 and 271.48 is: 374.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.80 : 454.60 = 271.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.80/454.60 = 271.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.80x = 454.60 × 271.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.80x = 123,414.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,414.81/329.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.21

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