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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.78, 451.86 and 234.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.78, 451.86 and 234.36 is: 323.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.78 : 451.86 = 234.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.78/451.86 = 234.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.78x = 451.86 × 234.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.78x = 105,897.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,897.91/327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.08

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