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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.60, 663.92 and 226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.60, 663.92 and 226.60 is: 339.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.60 : 663.92 = 226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.60/663.92 = 226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.60x = 663.92 × 226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.60x = 150,444.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,444.27/442.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.91

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