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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.30, 451.35 and 233.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.30, 451.35 and 233.88 is: 322.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.30 : 451.35 = 233.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.30/451.35 = 233.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.30x = 451.35 × 233.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.30x = 105,561.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,561.74/327.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.52

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