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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.87, 455.02 and 264.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.87, 455.02 and 264.26 is: 364.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.87 : 455.02 = 264.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.87/455.02 = 264.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.87x = 455.02 × 264.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.87x = 120,244.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,244.06/329.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.52

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