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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.04, 451.56 and 222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.04, 451.56 and 222.40 is: 307.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.04 : 451.56 = 222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.04/451.56 = 222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.04x = 451.56 × 222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.04x = 100,426.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,426.94/327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.08

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