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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.82, 442.32 and 222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.82, 442.32 and 222.60 is: 306.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.82 : 442.32 = 222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.82/442.32 = 222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.82x = 442.32 × 222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.82x = 98,460.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,460.43/320.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.90

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