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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.30, 445.82 and 229.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.30, 445.82 and 229.88 is: 317.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.30 : 445.82 = 229.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.30/445.82 = 229.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.30x = 445.82 × 229.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.30x = 102,485.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,485.10/323.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.00

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