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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.94, 455.03 and 237.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.94, 455.03 and 237.29 is: 327.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.94 : 455.03 = 237.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.94/455.03 = 237.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.94x = 455.03 × 237.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.94x = 107,974.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,974.02/329.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.26

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