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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.36, 457.78 and 329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.36, 457.78 and 329.04 is: 454.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.36 : 457.78 = 329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.36/457.78 = 329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.36x = 457.78 × 329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.36x = 150,627.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,627.93/331.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.57

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