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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.72, 664.22 and 226.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.72, 664.22 and 226.45 is: 339.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.72 : 664.22 = 226.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.72/664.22 = 226.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.72x = 664.22 × 226.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.72x = 150,412.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,412.62/442.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.75

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