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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.46, 483.13 and 230.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.46, 483.13 and 230.70 is: 345.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.46 : 483.13 = 230.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.46/483.13 = 230.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.46x = 483.13 × 230.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.46x = 111,458.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,458.09/322.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.65

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