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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.77, 442.95 and 226.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.77, 442.95 and 226.79 is: 339.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.77 : 442.95 = 226.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.77/442.95 = 226.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.77x = 442.95 × 226.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.77x = 100,456.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,456.63/295.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.64

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