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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.16, 442.88 and 226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.16, 442.88 and 226.88 is: 339.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.16 : 442.88 = 226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.16/442.88 = 226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.16x = 442.88 × 226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.16x = 100,480.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,480.61/296.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.28

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