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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.32, 482.84 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.32, 482.84 and 230.76 is: 345.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.32 : 482.84 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.32/482.84 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.32x = 482.84 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.32x = 111,420.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,420.16/322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.68

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