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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.54, 442.14 and 222.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.54, 442.14 and 222.26 is: 306.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.54 : 442.14 = 222.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.54/442.14 = 222.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.54x = 442.14 × 222.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.54x = 98,270.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,270.04/320.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.58

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