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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.44, 663.84 and 226.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.44, 663.84 and 226.26 is: 339.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.44 : 663.84 = 226.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.44/663.84 = 226.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.44x = 663.84 × 226.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.44x = 150,200.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,200.44/442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.48

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