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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327, 451.62 and 223.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327, 451.62 and 223.32 is: 308.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327 : 451.62 = 223.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327/451.62 = 223.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327x = 451.62 × 223.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327x = 100,855.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,855.78/327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.43

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