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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.97, 445.12 and 226.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.97, 445.12 and 226.47 is: 339.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.97 : 445.12 = 226.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.97/445.12 = 226.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.97x = 445.12 × 226.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.97x = 100,806.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,806.81/296.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.46

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