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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.62, 442.22 and 226.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.62, 442.22 and 226.37 is: 338.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.62 : 442.22 = 226.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.62/442.22 = 226.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.62x = 442.22 × 226.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.62x = 100,102.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,102.00/295.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.62

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