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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.84, 668.49 and 226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.84, 668.49 and 226.24 is: 339.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.84 : 668.49 = 226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.84/668.49 = 226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.84x = 668.49 × 226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.84x = 151,239.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,239.18/445.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.22

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