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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.98, 451.20 and 222.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.98, 451.20 and 222.04 is: 306.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.98 : 451.20 = 222.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.98/451.20 = 222.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.98x = 451.20 × 222.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.98x = 100,184.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,184.45/326.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.39

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