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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.98, 664.67 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.98, 664.67 and 226.44 is: 339.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.98 : 664.67 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.98/664.67 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.98x = 664.67 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.98x = 150,508.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,508.44/442.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.76

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