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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.71, 452.16 and 222.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.71, 452.16 and 222.68 is: 307.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.71 : 452.16 = 222.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.71/452.16 = 222.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.71x = 452.16 × 222.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.71x = 100,686.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,686.99/327.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.24

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