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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.08, 453.89 and 230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.08, 453.89 and 230.66 is: 318.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.08 : 453.89 = 230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.08/453.89 = 230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.08x = 453.89 × 230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.08x = 104,693.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,693.86/329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.15

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