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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.06, 668.86 and 226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.06, 668.86 and 226.60 is: 339.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.06 : 668.86 = 226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.06/668.86 = 226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.06x = 668.86 × 226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.06x = 151,561.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,561.44/446.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.78

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