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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.88, 442.71 and 222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.88, 442.71 and 222.60 is: 307.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.88 : 442.71 = 222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.88/442.71 = 222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.88x = 442.71 × 222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.88x = 98,547.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,547.25/320.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.12

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