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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.23, 452.30 and 307.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.23, 452.30 and 307.17 is: 423.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.23 : 452.30 = 307.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.23/452.30 = 307.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.23x = 452.30 × 307.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.23x = 138,930.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,930.73/328.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.28

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