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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.10, 327.10 and 234.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.10, 327.10 and 234.10 is: 327.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.10 : 327.10 = 234.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.10/327.10 = 234.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.10x = 327.10 × 234.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.10x = 76,574.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,574.11/234.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.10

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