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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.14, 479.42 and 222.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.14, 479.42 and 222.73 is: 333.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.14 : 479.42 = 222.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.14/479.42 = 222.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.14x = 479.42 × 222.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.14x = 106,782.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,782.97/320.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.56

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