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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.43, 481.90 and 230.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.43, 481.90 and 230.07 is: 344.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.43 : 481.90 = 230.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.43/481.90 = 230.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.43x = 481.90 × 230.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.43x = 110,867.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,867.75/321.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.93

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