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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.61, 663.92 and 226.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.61, 663.92 and 226.05 is: 339.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.61 : 663.92 = 226.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.61/663.92 = 226.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.61x = 663.92 × 226.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.61x = 150,077.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,077.99/442.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.08

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