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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.64, 452.10 and 222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.64, 452.10 and 222.76 is: 307.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.64 : 452.10 = 222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.64/452.10 = 222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.64x = 452.10 × 222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.64x = 100,709.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,709.80/327.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.38

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