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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.41, 451.82 and 234.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.41, 451.82 and 234.32 is: 323.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.41 : 451.82 = 234.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.41/451.82 = 234.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.41x = 451.82 × 234.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.41x = 105,867.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,867.47/327.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.34

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