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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.58, 488.97 and 230.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.58, 488.97 and 230.10 is: 344.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.58 : 488.97 = 230.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.58/488.97 = 230.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.58x = 488.97 × 230.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.58x = 112,512.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,512.00/326.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.52

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