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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.56, 453.58 and 230.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.56, 453.58 and 230.70 is: 318.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.56 : 453.58 = 230.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.56/453.58 = 230.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.56x = 453.58 × 230.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.56x = 104,640.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,640.91/328.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.48

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