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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.20, 491.73 and 230.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.20, 491.73 and 230.51 is: 345.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.20 : 491.73 = 230.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.20/491.73 = 230.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.20x = 491.73 × 230.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.20x = 113,350.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,350.53/328.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.37

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