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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.99, 455.10 and 231.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.99, 455.10 and 231.71 is: 319.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.99 : 455.10 = 231.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.99/455.10 = 231.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.99x = 455.10 × 231.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.99x = 105,451.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,451.22/329.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.56

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