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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.86, 455.07 and 231.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.86, 455.07 and 231.69 is: 319.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.86 : 455.07 = 231.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.86/455.07 = 231.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.86x = 455.07 × 231.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.86x = 105,435.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,435.17/329.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.64

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