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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.16, 453.69 and 230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.16, 453.69 and 230.34 is: 317.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.16 : 453.69 = 230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.16/453.69 = 230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.16x = 453.69 × 230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.16x = 104,502.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,502.95/329.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.48

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