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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.24, 442.47 and 226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.24, 442.47 and 226.50 is: 339.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.24 : 442.47 = 226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.24/442.47 = 226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.24x = 442.47 × 226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.24x = 100,219.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,219.46/295.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.45

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