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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.74, 453.66 and 230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.74, 453.66 and 230.88 is: 318.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.74 : 453.66 = 230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.74/453.66 = 230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.74x = 453.66 × 230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.74x = 104,741.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,741.02/328.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.61

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