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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.02, 441.22 and 245.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.02, 441.22 and 245.42 is: 338.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.02 : 441.22 = 245.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.02/441.22 = 245.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.02x = 441.22 × 245.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.02x = 108,284.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,284.21/320.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.37

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