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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.53, 442.44 and 222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.53, 442.44 and 222.42 is: 307.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.53 : 442.44 = 222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.53/442.44 = 222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.53x = 442.44 × 222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.53x = 98,405.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,405.29/320.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.01

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