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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.14, 491.81 and 230.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.14, 491.81 and 230.11 is: 344.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.14 : 491.81 = 230.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.14/491.81 = 230.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.14x = 491.81 × 230.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.14x = 113,169.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,169.74/328.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.88

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