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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.05, 490.25 and 230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.05, 490.25 and 230.18 is: 343.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.05 : 490.25 = 230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.05/490.25 = 230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.05x = 490.25 × 230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.05x = 112,843.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,843.87/328.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.98

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