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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.42, 452.00 and 229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.42, 452.00 and 229.70 is: 317.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.42 : 452.00 = 229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.42/452.00 = 229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.42x = 452.00 × 229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.42x = 103,822.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,822.71/327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.09

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