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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.42, 480.87 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.42, 480.87 and 230.28 is: 344.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.42 : 480.87 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.42/480.87 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.42x = 480.87 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.42x = 110,734.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,734.74/321.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.52

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