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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.04, 442.11 and 226.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.04, 442.11 and 226.46 is: 339.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.04 : 442.11 = 226.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.04/442.11 = 226.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.04x = 442.11 × 226.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.04x = 100,120.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,120.23/295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.34

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