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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.12, 441.96 and 226.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.12, 441.96 and 226.36 is: 338.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.12 : 441.96 = 226.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.12/441.96 = 226.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.12x = 441.96 × 226.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.12x = 100,042.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,042.07/295.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.99

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