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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.22, 839.90 and 226.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.22, 839.90 and 226.64 is: 339.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.22 : 839.90 = 226.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.22/839.90 = 226.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.22x = 839.90 × 226.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.22x = 190,351.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,351.70/560.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.78

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