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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.79, 452.19 and 222.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.79, 452.19 and 222.79 is: 307.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.79 : 452.19 = 222.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.79/452.19 = 222.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.79x = 452.19 × 222.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.79x = 100,743.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,743.41/327.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.34

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