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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.40, 446.52 and 230.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.40, 446.52 and 230.32 is: 318.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.40 : 446.52 = 230.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.40/446.52 = 230.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.40x = 446.52 × 230.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.40x = 102,842.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,842.49/323.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.00

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