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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.80, 452.22 and 234.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.80, 452.22 and 234.44 is: 323.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.80 : 452.22 = 234.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.80/452.22 = 234.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.80x = 452.22 × 234.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.80x = 106,018.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,018.46/327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.42

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