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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.34, 453.96 and 230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.34, 453.96 and 230.88 is: 318.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.34 : 453.96 = 230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.34/453.96 = 230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.34x = 453.96 × 230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.34x = 104,810.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,810.28/329.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.24

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