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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.69, 664.08 and 226.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.69, 664.08 and 226.15 is: 339.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.69 : 664.08 = 226.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.69/664.08 = 226.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.69x = 664.08 × 226.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.69x = 150,181.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,181.69/442.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.25

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