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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.24, 668.92 and 226.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.24, 668.92 and 226.76 is: 339.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.24 : 668.92 = 226.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.24/668.92 = 226.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.24x = 668.92 × 226.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.24x = 151,684.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,684.30/446.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.92

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