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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.80, 442.76 and 247.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.80, 442.76 and 247.22 is: 341.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.80 : 442.76 = 247.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.80/442.76 = 247.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.80x = 442.76 × 247.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.80x = 109,459.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,459.13/320.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.21

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