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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.16, 451.44 and 222.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.16, 451.44 and 222.04 is: 306.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.16 : 451.44 = 222.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.16/451.44 = 222.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.16x = 451.44 × 222.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.16x = 100,237.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,237.74/327.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.39

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