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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.89, 485.43 and 231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.89, 485.43 and 231.20 is: 346.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.89 : 485.43 = 231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.89/485.43 = 231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.89x = 485.43 × 231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.89x = 112,231.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,231.68/323.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.51

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