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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.06, 442.59 and 226.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.06, 442.59 and 226.71 is: 340.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.06 : 442.59 = 226.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.06/442.59 = 226.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.06x = 442.59 × 226.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.06x = 100,339.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,339.58/295.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.07

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