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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.07, 454.14 and 230.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.07, 454.14 and 230.85 is: 318.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.07 : 454.14 = 230.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.07/454.14 = 230.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.07x = 454.14 × 230.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.07x = 104,838.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,838.22/329.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.59

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