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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.20, 483.28 and 230.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.20, 483.28 and 230.68 is: 346.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.20 : 483.28 = 230.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.20/483.28 = 230.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.20x = 483.28 × 230.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.20x = 111,483.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,483.03/322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.01

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