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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.68, 451.85 and 234.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.68, 451.85 and 234.39 is: 323.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.68 : 451.85 = 234.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.68/451.85 = 234.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.68x = 451.85 × 234.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.68x = 105,907.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,907.95/327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.21

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