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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.82, 451.88 and 234.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.82, 451.88 and 234.40 is: 323.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.82 : 451.88 = 234.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.82/451.88 = 234.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.82x = 451.88 × 234.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.82x = 105,920.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,920.67/327.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.11

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