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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.45, 441.64 and 220.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.45, 441.64 and 220.87 is: 304.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.45 : 441.64 = 220.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.45/441.64 = 220.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.45x = 441.64 × 220.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.45x = 97,547.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,547.72/320.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.41

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