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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.39, 327.01 and 222.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.39, 327.01 and 222.27 is: 306.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.39 : 327.01 = 222.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.39/327.01 = 222.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.39x = 327.01 × 222.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.39x = 72,683.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,683.40/237.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.18

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