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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.60, 664.38 and 226.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.60, 664.38 and 226.12 is: 339.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.60 : 664.38 = 226.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.60/664.38 = 226.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.60x = 664.38 × 226.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.60x = 150,229.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,229.61/442.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.43

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