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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.94, 452.41 and 229.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.94, 452.41 and 229.73 is: 316.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.94 : 452.41 = 229.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.94/452.41 = 229.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.94x = 452.41 × 229.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.94x = 103,929.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,929.31/327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.92

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