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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.37, 451.63 and 222.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.37, 451.63 and 222.56 is: 307.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.37 : 451.63 = 222.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.37/451.63 = 222.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.37x = 451.63 × 222.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.37x = 100,513.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,513.66/327.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.04

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