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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.32, 461.72 and 329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.32, 461.72 and 329.20 is: 454.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.32 : 461.72 = 329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.32/461.72 = 329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.32x = 461.72 × 329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.32x = 151,998.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,998.22/334.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.65

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