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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.21, 444.90 and 240.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.21, 444.90 and 240.20 is: 331.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.21 : 444.90 = 240.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.21/444.90 = 240.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.21x = 444.90 × 240.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.21x = 106,861.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,861.55/322.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.66

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