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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.84, 453.64 and 230.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.84, 453.64 and 230.56 is: 318.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.84 : 453.64 = 230.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.84/453.64 = 230.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.84x = 453.64 × 230.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.84x = 104,591.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,591.24/328.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.06

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