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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.84, 467.34 and 329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.84, 467.34 and 329.60 is: 453.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.84 : 467.34 = 329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.84/467.34 = 329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.84x = 467.34 × 329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.84x = 154,035.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,035.26/339.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.26

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