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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.88, 455.32 and 190.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.88, 455.32 and 190.01 is: 262.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.88 : 455.32 = 190.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.88/455.32 = 190.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.88x = 455.32 × 190.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.88x = 86,514.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,514.40/329.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.26

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