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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.38, 450.58 and 222.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.38, 450.58 and 222.03 is: 306.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.38 : 450.58 = 222.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.38/450.58 = 222.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.38x = 450.58 × 222.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.38x = 100,040.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,040.45/326.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.51

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