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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.31, 446.22 and 230.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.31, 446.22 and 230.25 is: 317.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.31 : 446.22 = 230.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.31/446.22 = 230.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.31x = 446.22 × 230.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.31x = 102,742.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,742.16/323.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.78

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