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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.49, 441.99 and 221.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.49, 441.99 and 221.13 is: 304.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.49 : 441.99 = 221.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.49/441.99 = 221.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.49x = 441.99 × 221.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.49x = 97,737.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,737.25/320.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.96

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