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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.98, 663.49 and 226.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.98, 663.49 and 226.09 is: 338.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.98 : 663.49 = 226.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.98/663.49 = 226.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.98x = 663.49 × 226.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.98x = 150,008.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,008.45/442.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.63

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