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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.35, 442.13 and 221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.35, 442.13 and 221.94 is: 306.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.35 : 442.13 = 221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.35/442.13 = 221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.35x = 442.13 × 221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.35x = 98,125.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,125.50/320.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.30

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