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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.83, 454.46 and 270.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.83, 454.46 and 270.62 is: 372.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.83 : 454.46 = 270.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.83/454.46 = 270.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.83x = 454.46 × 270.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.83x = 122,982.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,982.34/329.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.87

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