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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.61, 663.98 and 226.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.61, 663.98 and 226.07 is: 339.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.61 : 663.98 = 226.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.61/663.98 = 226.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.61x = 663.98 × 226.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.61x = 150,101.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,101.51/442.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.13

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