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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.73, 451.82 and 234.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.73, 451.82 and 234.45 is: 323.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.73 : 451.82 = 234.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.73/451.82 = 234.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.73x = 451.82 × 234.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.73x = 105,929.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,929.20/327.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.22

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