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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.84, 455.24 and 251.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.84, 455.24 and 251.03 is: 346.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.84 : 455.24 = 251.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.84/455.24 = 251.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.84x = 455.24 × 251.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.84x = 114,278.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,278.78/329.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.46

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