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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.80, 452.04 and 234.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.80, 452.04 and 234.38 is: 323.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.80 : 452.04 = 234.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.80/452.04 = 234.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.80x = 452.04 × 234.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.80x = 105,949.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,949.14/327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.21

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