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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.22, 488.61 and 230.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.22, 488.61 and 230.46 is: 345.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.22 : 488.61 = 230.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.22/488.61 = 230.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.22x = 488.61 × 230.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.22x = 112,605.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,605.06/326.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.18

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