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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.24, 440.49 and 226.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.24, 440.49 and 226.56 is: 339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.24 : 440.49 = 226.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.24/440.49 = 226.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.24x = 440.49 × 226.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.24x = 99,797.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,797.41/294.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.17

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