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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.12, 451.28 and 222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.12, 451.28 and 222.08 is: 306.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.12 : 451.28 = 222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.12/451.28 = 222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.12x = 451.28 × 222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.12x = 100,220.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,220.26/327.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.37

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