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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.52, 441.54 and 222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.52, 441.54 and 222.12 is: 305.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.52 : 441.54 = 222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.52/441.54 = 222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.52x = 441.54 × 222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.52x = 98,074.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,074.86/320.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.99

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