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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.54, 663.99 and 226.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.54, 663.99 and 226.27 is: 339.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.54 : 663.99 = 226.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.54/663.99 = 226.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.54x = 663.99 × 226.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.54x = 150,241.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,241.02/442.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.50

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