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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.61, 455.68 and 226.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.61, 455.68 and 226.39 is: 339.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.61 : 455.68 = 226.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.61/455.68 = 226.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.61x = 455.68 × 226.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.61x = 103,161.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,161.40/303.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.78

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