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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.10, 451.50 and 222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.10, 451.50 and 222.16 is: 306.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.10 : 451.50 = 222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.10/451.50 = 222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.10x = 451.50 × 222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.10x = 100,305.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,305.24/327.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.65

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