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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.31, 453.08 and 230.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.31, 453.08 and 230.03 is: 317.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.31 : 453.08 = 230.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.31/453.08 = 230.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.31x = 453.08 × 230.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.31x = 104,220.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,220.30/328.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.45

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