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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.98, 483.90 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.98, 483.90 and 230.76 is: 345.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.98 : 483.90 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.98/483.90 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.98x = 483.90 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.98x = 111,664.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,664.76/322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.73

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