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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.86, 454.57 and 211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.86, 454.57 and 211.60 is: 291.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.86 : 454.57 = 211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.86/454.57 = 211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.86x = 454.57 × 211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.86x = 96,187.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,187.01/329.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.60

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