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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.83, 453.69 and 230.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.83, 453.69 and 230.37 is: 317.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.83 : 453.69 = 230.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.83/453.69 = 230.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.83x = 453.69 × 230.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.83x = 104,516.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,516.57/328.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.84

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