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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.68, 492.51 and 230.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.68, 492.51 and 230.97 is: 346.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.68 : 492.51 = 230.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.68/492.51 = 230.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.68x = 492.51 × 230.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.68x = 113,755.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,755.03/328.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.10

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