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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.27, 443.99 and 222.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.27, 443.99 and 222.59 is: 306.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.27 : 443.99 = 222.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.27/443.99 = 222.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.27x = 443.99 × 222.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.27x = 98,827.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,827.73/322.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.66

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