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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.16, 452.97 and 230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.16, 452.97 and 230.20 is: 317.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.16 : 452.97 = 230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.16/452.97 = 230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.16x = 452.97 × 230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.16x = 104,273.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,273.69/328.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.75

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