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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.43, 450.59 and 222.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.43, 450.59 and 222.05 is: 306.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.43 : 450.59 = 222.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.43/450.59 = 222.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.43x = 450.59 × 222.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.43x = 100,053.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,053.53/326.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.51

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