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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.89, 455.57 and 311.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.89, 455.57 and 311.71 is: 430.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.89 : 455.57 = 311.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.89/455.57 = 311.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.89x = 455.57 × 311.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.89x = 142,005.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,005.72/329.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.46

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