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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.75, 482.86 and 230.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.75, 482.86 and 230.53 is: 345.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.75 : 482.86 = 230.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.75/482.86 = 230.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.75x = 482.86 × 230.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.75x = 111,312.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,312.15/321.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.95

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