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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.77, 446.64 and 230.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.77, 446.64 and 230.62 is: 318.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.77 : 446.64 = 230.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.77/446.64 = 230.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.77x = 446.64 × 230.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.77x = 103,004.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,004.12/323.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.14

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