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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.81, 452.39 and 229.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.81, 452.39 and 229.53 is: 316.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.81 : 452.39 = 229.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.81/452.39 = 229.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.81x = 452.39 × 229.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.81x = 103,837.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,837.08/327.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.76

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