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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.32, 451.16 and 222.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.32, 451.16 and 222.36 is: 306.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.32 : 451.16 = 222.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.32/451.16 = 222.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.32x = 451.16 × 222.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.32x = 100,319.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,319.94/327.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.49

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