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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.46, 451.43 and 234.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.46, 451.43 and 234.05 is: 322.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.46 : 451.43 = 234.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.46/451.43 = 234.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.46x = 451.43 × 234.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.46x = 105,657.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,657.19/327.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.66

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