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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.10, 491.85 and 230.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.10, 491.85 and 230.31 is: 345.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.10 : 491.85 = 230.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.10/491.85 = 230.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.10x = 491.85 × 230.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.10x = 113,277.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,277.97/328.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.26

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