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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.57, 453.57 and 230.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.57, 453.57 and 230.69 is: 318.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.57 : 453.57 = 230.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.57/453.57 = 230.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.57x = 453.57 × 230.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.57x = 104,634.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,634.06/328.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.45

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