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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.22, 454.56 and 226.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.22, 454.56 and 226.09 is: 338.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.22 : 454.56 = 226.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.22/454.56 = 226.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.22x = 454.56 × 226.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.22x = 102,771.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,771.47/303.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.93

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