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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.98, 449.56 and 226.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.98, 449.56 and 226.79 is: 339.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.98 : 449.56 = 226.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.98/449.56 = 226.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.98x = 449.56 × 226.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.98x = 101,955.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,955.71/299.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.88

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