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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.98, 663.57 and 226.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.98, 663.57 and 226.17 is: 338.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.98 : 663.57 = 226.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.98/663.57 = 226.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.98x = 663.57 × 226.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.98x = 150,079.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,079.63/442.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.80

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