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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.52, 668.16 and 226.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.52, 668.16 and 226.16 is: 339.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.52 : 668.16 = 226.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.52/668.16 = 226.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.52x = 668.16 × 226.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.52x = 151,111.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,111.07/445.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.18

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