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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.20, 453.88 and 230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.20, 453.88 and 230.80 is: 318.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.20 : 453.88 = 230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.20/453.88 = 230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.20x = 453.88 × 230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.20x = 104,755.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,755.50/329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.21

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