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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.85, 455.07 and 254.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.85, 455.07 and 254.17 is: 350.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.85 : 455.07 = 254.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.85/455.07 = 254.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.85x = 455.07 × 254.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.85x = 115,664.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,664.64/329.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.66

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