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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.20, 453.72 and 230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.20, 453.72 and 230.64 is: 317.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.20 : 453.72 = 230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.20/453.72 = 230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.20x = 453.72 × 230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.20x = 104,645.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,645.98/329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.88

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