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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.94, 452.05 and 234.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.94, 452.05 and 234.52 is: 323.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.94 : 452.05 = 234.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.94/452.05 = 234.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.94x = 452.05 × 234.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.94x = 106,014.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,014.77/327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.27

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