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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.83, 489.34 and 230.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.83, 489.34 and 230.35 is: 344.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.83 : 489.34 = 230.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.83/489.34 = 230.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.83x = 489.34 × 230.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.83x = 112,719.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,719.47/326.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.89

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