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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.03, 451.35 and 222.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.03, 451.35 and 222.27 is: 306.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.03 : 451.35 = 222.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.03/451.35 = 222.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.03x = 451.35 × 222.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.03x = 100,321.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,321.56/327.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.77

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