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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.67, 446.76 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.67, 446.76 and 222.75 is: 307.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.67 : 446.76 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.67/446.76 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.67x = 446.76 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.67x = 99,515.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,515.79/323.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.46

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