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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.04, 668.40 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.04, 668.40 and 226.44 is: 339.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.04 : 668.40 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.04/668.40 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.04x = 668.40 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.04x = 151,352.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,352.50/446.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.32

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