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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.92, 453.84 and 229.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.92, 453.84 and 229.42 is: 316.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.92 : 453.84 = 229.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.92/453.84 = 229.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.92x = 453.84 × 229.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.92x = 104,119.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,119.97/328.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.55

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