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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.68, 484.34 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.68, 484.34 and 230.24 is: 345.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.68 : 484.34 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.68/484.34 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.68x = 484.34 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.68x = 111,510.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,510.87/322.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.58

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