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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.92, 663.88 and 226.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.92, 663.88 and 226.04 is: 338.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.92 : 663.88 = 226.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.92/663.88 = 226.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.92x = 663.88 × 226.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.92x = 150,063.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,063.44/442.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.80

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