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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.39, 448.45 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.39, 448.45 and 226.44 is: 339.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.39 : 448.45 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.39/448.45 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.39x = 448.45 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.39x = 101,547.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,547.02/299.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.18

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