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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.61, 492.06 and 230.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.61, 492.06 and 230.96 is: 345.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.61 : 492.06 = 230.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.61/492.06 = 230.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.61x = 492.06 × 230.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.61x = 113,646.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,646.18/328.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.84

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