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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.42, 444.75 and 222.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.42, 444.75 and 222.86 is: 307.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.42 : 444.75 = 222.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.42/444.75 = 222.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.42x = 444.75 × 222.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.42x = 99,116.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,116.99/322.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.42

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