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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.29, 662.76 and 226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.29, 662.76 and 226.02 is: 338.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.29 : 662.76 = 226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.29/662.76 = 226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.29x = 662.76 × 226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.29x = 149,797.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,797.02/442.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.69

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