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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.59, 664.29 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.59, 664.29 and 226.32 is: 339.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.59 : 664.29 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.59/664.29 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.59x = 664.29 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.59x = 150,342.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,342.11/442.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.69

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