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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.91, 455.33 and 197.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.91, 455.33 and 197.14 is: 272.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.91 : 455.33 = 197.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.91/455.33 = 197.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.91x = 455.33 × 197.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.91x = 89,763.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,763.76/329.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.09

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