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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.82, 450.23 and 226.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.82, 450.23 and 226.70 is: 340.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.82 : 450.23 = 226.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.82/450.23 = 226.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.82x = 450.23 × 226.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.82x = 102,063.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,063.76/299.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.42

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