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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.30, 663.64 and 226.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.30, 663.64 and 226.03 is: 339.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.30 : 663.64 = 226.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.30/663.64 = 226.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.30x = 663.64 × 226.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.30x = 149,999.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,999.23/442.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.14

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