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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.07, 491.31 and 230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.07, 491.31 and 230.66 is: 345.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.07 : 491.31 = 230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.07/491.31 = 230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.07x = 491.31 × 230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.07x = 113,325.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,325.56/328.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.43

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