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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.51, 452.43 and 229.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.51, 452.43 and 229.53 is: 317.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.51 : 452.43 = 229.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.51/452.43 = 229.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.51x = 452.43 × 229.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.51x = 103,846.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,846.26/327.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.08

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