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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.84, 454.87 and 211.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.84, 454.87 and 211.70 is: 291.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.84 : 454.87 = 211.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.84/454.87 = 211.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.84x = 454.87 × 211.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.84x = 96,293.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,293.18/329.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.94

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