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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.44, 453.58 and 230.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.44, 453.58 and 230.36 is: 318.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.44 : 453.58 = 230.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.44/453.58 = 230.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.44x = 453.58 × 230.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.44x = 104,486.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,486.69/328.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.13

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