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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.40, 453.29 and 230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.40, 453.29 and 230.18 is: 317.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.40 : 453.29 = 230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.40/453.29 = 230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.40x = 453.29 × 230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.40x = 104,338.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,338.29/328.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.72

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