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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323, 484.27 and 230.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323, 484.27 and 230.45 is: 345.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323 : 484.27 = 230.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323/484.27 = 230.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323x = 484.27 × 230.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323x = 111,600.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,600.02/323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.51

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