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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.10, 484.97 and 230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.10, 484.97 and 230.66 is: 346.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.10 : 484.97 = 230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.10/484.97 = 230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.10x = 484.97 × 230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.10x = 111,861.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,861.42/323.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.21

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