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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.18, 479.77 and 222.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.18, 479.77 and 222.87 is: 333.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.18 : 479.77 = 222.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.18/479.77 = 222.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.18x = 479.77 × 222.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.18x = 106,922.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,922.83/320.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.95

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