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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.38, 662.74 and 226.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.38, 662.74 and 226.10 is: 338.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.38 : 662.74 = 226.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.38/662.74 = 226.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.38x = 662.74 × 226.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.38x = 149,845.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,845.51/442.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.73

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