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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.94, 664.80 and 226.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.94, 664.80 and 226.64 is: 340.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.94 : 664.80 = 226.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.94/664.80 = 226.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.94x = 664.80 × 226.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.94x = 150,670.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,670.27/442.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.16

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