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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.55, 451.69 and 234.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.55, 451.69 and 234.13 is: 322.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.55 : 451.69 = 234.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.55/451.69 = 234.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.55x = 451.69 × 234.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.55x = 105,754.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,754.18/327.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.86

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