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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.80, 663.90 and 226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.80, 663.90 and 226.20 is: 339.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.80 : 663.90 = 226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.80/663.90 = 226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.80x = 663.90 × 226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.80x = 150,174.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,174.18/442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.15

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