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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.96, 441.42 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.96, 441.42 and 226.08 is: 338.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.96 : 441.42 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.96/441.42 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.96x = 441.42 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.96x = 99,796.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,796.23/294.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.34

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