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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.37, 662.73 and 226.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.37, 662.73 and 226.10 is: 338.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.37 : 662.73 = 226.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.37/662.73 = 226.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.37x = 662.73 × 226.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.37x = 149,843.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,843.25/442.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.73

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