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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.51, 446.51 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.51, 446.51 and 230.76 is: 318.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.51 : 446.51 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.51/446.51 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.51x = 446.51 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.51x = 103,037.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,037.22/323.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.50

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