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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.15, 445.77 and 229.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.15, 445.77 and 229.93 is: 317.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.15 : 445.77 = 229.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.15/445.77 = 229.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.15x = 445.77 × 229.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.15x = 102,494.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,494.78/323.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.18

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