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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.14, 451.58 and 237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.14, 451.58 and 237.54 is: 327.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.14 : 451.58 = 237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.14/451.58 = 237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.14x = 451.58 × 237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.14x = 107,268.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,268.31/327.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.90

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