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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.80, 490.28 and 230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.80, 490.28 and 230.80 is: 346.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.80 : 490.28 = 230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.80/490.28 = 230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.80x = 490.28 × 230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.80x = 113,156.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,156.62/326.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.26

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