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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.39, 453.44 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.39, 453.44 and 226.44 is: 338.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.39 : 453.44 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.39/453.44 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.39x = 453.44 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.39x = 102,675.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,675.82/303.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.43

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