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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.02, 441.44 and 221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.02, 441.44 and 221.60 is: 305.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.02 : 441.44 = 221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.02/441.44 = 221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.02x = 441.44 × 221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.02x = 97,823.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,823.10/320.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.68

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