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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.96, 442.71 and 226.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.96, 442.71 and 226.26 is: 339.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.96 : 442.71 = 226.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.96/442.71 = 226.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.96x = 442.71 × 226.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.96x = 100,167.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,167.56/294.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.60

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