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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.80, 451.08 and 222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.80, 451.08 and 222 is: 306.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.80 : 451.08 = 222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.80/451.08 = 222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.80x = 451.08 × 222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.80x = 100,139.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,139.76/326.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.43

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