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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.94, 480.60 and 230.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.94, 480.60 and 230.22 is: 344.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.94 : 480.60 = 230.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.94/480.60 = 230.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.94x = 480.60 × 230.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.94x = 110,643.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,643.73/320.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.75

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