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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.55, 446.18 and 230.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.55, 446.18 and 230.13 is: 317.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.55 : 446.18 = 230.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.55/446.18 = 230.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.55x = 446.18 × 230.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.55x = 102,678.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,678.25/323.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.35

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