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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.79, 446.49 and 230.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.79, 446.49 and 230.44 is: 317.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.79 : 446.49 = 230.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.79/446.49 = 230.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.79x = 446.49 × 230.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.79x = 102,889.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,889.16/323.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.77

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