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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327, 451.44 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327, 451.44 and 223.68 is: 308.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327 : 451.44 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327/451.44 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327x = 451.44 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327x = 100,978.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,978.10/327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.80

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