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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.29, 452.84 and 230.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.29, 452.84 and 230.01 is: 317.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.29 : 452.84 = 230.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.29/452.84 = 230.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.29x = 452.84 × 230.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.29x = 104,156.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,156.58/328.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.27

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