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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.82, 446.27 and 230.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.82, 446.27 and 230.57 is: 317.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.82 : 446.27 = 230.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.82/446.27 = 230.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.82x = 446.27 × 230.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.82x = 102,898.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,898.17/323.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.76

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