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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.60, 452.28 and 223.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.60, 452.28 and 223.26 is: 308.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.60 : 452.28 = 223.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.60/452.28 = 223.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.60x = 452.28 × 223.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.60x = 100,976.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,976.03/327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.23

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