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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.64, 449.79 and 226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.64, 449.79 and 226.74 is: 340.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.64 : 449.79 = 226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.64/449.79 = 226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.64x = 449.79 × 226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.64x = 101,985.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,985.38/299.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.36

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