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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.83, 668.78 and 226.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.83, 668.78 and 226.14 is: 339.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.83 : 668.78 = 226.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.83/668.78 = 226.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.83x = 668.78 × 226.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.83x = 151,239.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,239.52/445.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.23

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