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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.99, 446.94 and 230.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.99, 446.94 and 230.75 is: 318.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.99 : 446.94 = 230.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.99/446.94 = 230.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.99x = 446.94 × 230.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.99x = 103,129.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,129.17/323.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.31

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