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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.79, 664.55 and 226.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.79, 664.55 and 226.43 is: 339.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.79 : 664.55 = 226.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.79/664.55 = 226.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.79x = 664.55 × 226.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.79x = 150,472.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,472.92/442.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.83

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