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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.09, 451.32 and 222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.09, 451.32 and 222.40 is: 306.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.09 : 451.32 = 222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.09/451.32 = 222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.09x = 451.32 × 222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.09x = 100,372.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,372.01/327.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.87

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