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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.43, 442.22 and 222.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.43, 442.22 and 222.15 is: 306.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.43 : 442.22 = 222.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.43/442.22 = 222.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.43x = 442.22 × 222.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.43x = 98,238.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,238.06/320.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.58

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