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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.62, 483.11 and 230.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.62, 483.11 and 230.90 is: 346.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.62 : 483.11 = 230.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.62/483.11 = 230.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.62x = 483.11 × 230.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.62x = 111,546.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,546.53/321.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.83

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