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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.70, 442.44 and 222.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.70, 442.44 and 222.69 is: 307.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.70 : 442.44 = 222.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.70/442.44 = 222.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.70x = 442.44 × 222.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.70x = 98,526.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,526.96/320.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.22

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