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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.79, 663.88 and 226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.79, 663.88 and 226.22 is: 339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.79 : 663.88 = 226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.79/663.88 = 226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.79x = 663.88 × 226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.79x = 150,182.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,182.93/442.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.17

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