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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.56, 491.78 and 230.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.56, 491.78 and 230.94 is: 345.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.56 : 491.78 = 230.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.56/491.78 = 230.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.56x = 491.78 × 230.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.56x = 113,571.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,571.67/328.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.66

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