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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.49, 442.09 and 222.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.49, 442.09 and 222.07 is: 306.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.49 : 442.09 = 222.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.49/442.09 = 222.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.49x = 442.09 × 222.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.49x = 98,173.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,173.82/320.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.33

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