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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321, 442.74 and 222.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321, 442.74 and 222.92 is: 307.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321 : 442.74 = 222.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321/442.74 = 222.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321x = 442.74 × 222.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321x = 98,695.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,695.60/321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.46

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