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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.86, 664.49 and 226.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.86, 664.49 and 226.59 is: 339.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.86 : 664.49 = 226.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.86/664.49 = 226.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.86x = 664.49 × 226.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.86x = 150,566.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,566.79/442.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.99

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