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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.03, 479.40 and 222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.03, 479.40 and 222.20 is: 332.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.03 : 479.40 = 222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.03/479.40 = 222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.03x = 479.40 × 222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.03x = 106,522.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,522.68/320.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.85

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