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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.74, 668.18 and 226.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.74, 668.18 and 226.26 is: 339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.74 : 668.18 = 226.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.74/668.18 = 226.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.74x = 668.18 × 226.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.74x = 151,181.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,181.28/445.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.17

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