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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.55, 664.02 and 226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.55, 664.02 and 226.28 is: 339.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.55 : 664.02 = 226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.55/664.02 = 226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.55x = 664.02 × 226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.55x = 150,251.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,251.13/442.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.52

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