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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.68, 444.12 and 226.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.68, 444.12 and 226.95 is: 340.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.68 : 444.12 = 226.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.68/444.12 = 226.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.68x = 444.12 × 226.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.68x = 100,793.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,793.03/295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.89

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