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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.90, 663.45 and 226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.90, 663.45 and 226.60 is: 339.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.90 : 663.45 = 226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.90/663.45 = 226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.90x = 663.45 × 226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.90x = 150,337.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,337.77/442.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.44

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