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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.92, 481.62 and 230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.92, 481.62 and 230.66 is: 345.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.92 : 481.62 = 230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.92/481.62 = 230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.92x = 481.62 × 230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.92x = 111,090.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,090.47/321.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.09

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