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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.32, 482.66 and 230.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.32, 482.66 and 230.97 is: 345.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.32 : 482.66 = 230.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.32/482.66 = 230.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.32x = 482.66 × 230.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.32x = 111,478.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,478.14/322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.87

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