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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.26, 441.59 and 226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.26, 441.59 and 226.22 is: 339.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.26 : 441.59 = 226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.26/441.59 = 226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.26x = 441.59 × 226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.26x = 99,893.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,893.15/294.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.48

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