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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.65, 451.98 and 222.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.65, 451.98 and 222.77 is: 307.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.65 : 451.98 = 222.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.65/451.98 = 222.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.65x = 451.98 × 222.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.65x = 100,685.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,685.32/327.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.30

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