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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.94, 664.59 and 226.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.94, 664.59 and 226.76 is: 340.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.94 : 664.59 = 226.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.94/664.59 = 226.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.94x = 664.59 × 226.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.94x = 150,702.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,702.43/442.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.23

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