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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.90, 482.12 and 230.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.90, 482.12 and 230.30 is: 344.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.90 : 482.12 = 230.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.90/482.12 = 230.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.90x = 482.12 × 230.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.90x = 111,032.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,032.24/321.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.93

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