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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.42, 453.21 and 230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.42, 453.21 and 230.34 is: 317.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.42 : 453.21 = 230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.42/453.21 = 230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.42x = 453.21 × 230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.42x = 104,392.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,392.39/328.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.86

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