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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.75, 664.32 and 226.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.75, 664.32 and 226.21 is: 339.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.75 : 664.32 = 226.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.75/664.32 = 226.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.75x = 664.32 × 226.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.75x = 150,275.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,275.83/442.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.41

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