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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.89, 446.97 and 229.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.89, 446.97 and 229.53 is: 316.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.89 : 446.97 = 229.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.89/446.97 = 229.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.89x = 446.97 × 229.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.89x = 102,591.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,591.92/323.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.75

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