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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.44, 452.84 and 230.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.44, 452.84 and 230.23 is: 317.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.44 : 452.84 = 230.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.44/452.84 = 230.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.44x = 452.84 × 230.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.44x = 104,256.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,256.80/328.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.43

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