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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.99, 455.06 and 251.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.99, 455.06 and 251.30 is: 346.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.99 : 455.06 = 251.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.99/455.06 = 251.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.99x = 455.06 × 251.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.99x = 114,353.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,353.05/329.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.54

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