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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.59, 454.71 and 230.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.59, 454.71 and 230.10 is: 317.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.59 : 454.71 = 230.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.59/454.71 = 230.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.59x = 454.71 × 230.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.59x = 104,628.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,628.77/329.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.45

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