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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.62, 446.34 and 228.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.62, 446.34 and 228.93 is: 315.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.62 : 446.34 = 228.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.62/446.34 = 228.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.62x = 446.34 × 228.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.62x = 102,177.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,177.24/323.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.73

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