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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.71, 442.38 and 222.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.71, 442.38 and 222.43 is: 306.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.71 : 442.38 = 222.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.71/442.38 = 222.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.71x = 442.38 × 222.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.71x = 98,398.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,398.58/320.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.81

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