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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.40, 451.36 and 222.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.40, 451.36 and 222.33 is: 306.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.40 : 451.36 = 222.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.40/451.36 = 222.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.40x = 451.36 × 222.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.40x = 100,349.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,349.74/327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.50

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