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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.90, 452.40 and 234.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.90, 452.40 and 234.48 is: 323.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.90 : 452.40 = 234.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.90/452.40 = 234.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.90x = 452.40 × 234.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.90x = 106,078.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,078.75/327.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.51

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