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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.79, 453.25 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.79, 453.25 and 230.24 is: 317.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.79 : 453.25 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.79/453.25 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.79x = 453.25 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.79x = 104,356.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,356.28/328.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.39

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