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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.40, 489.06 and 230.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.40, 489.06 and 230.01 is: 344.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.40 : 489.06 = 230.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.40/489.06 = 230.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.40x = 489.06 × 230.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.40x = 112,488.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,488.69/326.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.63

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