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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.17, 452.07 and 233.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.17, 452.07 and 233.75 is: 322.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.17 : 452.07 = 233.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.17/452.07 = 233.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.17x = 452.07 × 233.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.17x = 105,669.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,669.10/327.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.98

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