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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.27, 446.28 and 230.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.27, 446.28 and 230.15 is: 317.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.27 : 446.28 = 230.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.27/446.28 = 230.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.27x = 446.28 × 230.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.27x = 102,711.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,711.34/323.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.73

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