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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.45, 441.99 and 222.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.45, 441.99 and 222.35 is: 306.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.45 : 441.99 = 222.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.45/441.99 = 222.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.45x = 441.99 × 222.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.45x = 98,274.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,274.27/320.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.68

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