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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.81, 454.12 and 283.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.81, 454.12 and 283.18 is: 389.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.81 : 454.12 = 283.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.81/454.12 = 283.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.81x = 454.12 × 283.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.81x = 128,597.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,597.70/329.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.91

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