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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.86, 455.39 and 251.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.86, 455.39 and 251.29 is: 346.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.86 : 455.39 = 251.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.86/455.39 = 251.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.86x = 455.39 × 251.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.86x = 114,434.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,434.95/329.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.92

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