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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.90, 453.98 and 230.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.90, 453.98 and 230.68 is: 318.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.90 : 453.98 = 230.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.90/453.98 = 230.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.90x = 453.98 × 230.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.90x = 104,724.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,724.11/328.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.41

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