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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.48, 453.12 and 230.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.48, 453.12 and 230.32 is: 317.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.48 : 453.12 = 230.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.48/453.12 = 230.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.48x = 453.12 × 230.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.48x = 104,362.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,362.60/328.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.71

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