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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.79, 453.20 and 230.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.79, 453.20 and 230.38 is: 317.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.79 : 453.20 = 230.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.79/453.20 = 230.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.79x = 453.20 × 230.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.79x = 104,405.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,405.93/328.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.54

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