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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322, 444.36 and 230.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322, 444.36 and 230.16 is: 317.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322 : 444.36 = 230.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322/444.36 = 230.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322x = 444.36 × 230.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322x = 102,273.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,273.90/322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.62

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