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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.86, 455.32 and 226.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.86, 455.32 and 226.46 is: 339.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.86 : 455.32 = 226.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.86/455.32 = 226.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.86x = 455.32 × 226.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.86x = 103,108.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,108.92/303.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.34

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