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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.96, 442.87 and 222.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.96, 442.87 and 222.55 is: 307.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.96 : 442.87 = 222.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.96/442.87 = 222.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.96x = 442.87 × 222.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.96x = 98,559.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,559.05/320.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.07

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