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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.58, 451.02 and 222.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.58, 451.02 and 222.13 is: 306.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.58 : 451.02 = 222.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.58/451.02 = 222.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.58x = 451.02 × 222.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.58x = 100,185.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,185.07/326.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.78

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