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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.84, 442.80 and 226.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.84, 442.80 and 226.53 is: 340.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.84 : 442.80 = 226.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.84/442.80 = 226.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.84x = 442.80 × 226.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.84x = 100,307.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,307.48/294.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.21

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