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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.99, 450.99 and 222.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.99, 450.99 and 222.17 is: 306.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.99 : 450.99 = 222.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.99/450.99 = 222.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.99x = 450.99 × 222.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.99x = 100,196.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,196.09/326.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.42

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