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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.94, 665.01 and 226.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.94, 665.01 and 226.67 is: 340.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.94 : 665.01 = 226.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.94/665.01 = 226.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.94x = 665.01 × 226.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.94x = 150,734.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,734.49/442.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.31

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