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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.51, 663.76 and 226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.51, 663.76 and 226.24 is: 339.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.51 : 663.76 = 226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.51/663.76 = 226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.51x = 663.76 × 226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.51x = 150,169.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,169.06/442.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.36

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