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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.69, 453.80 and 229.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.69, 453.80 and 229.21 is: 316.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.69 : 453.80 = 229.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.69/453.80 = 229.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.69x = 453.80 × 229.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.69x = 104,012.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,012.08/328.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.45

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