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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.14, 594.21 and 226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.14, 594.21 and 226.22 is: 339.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.14 : 594.21 = 226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.14/594.21 = 226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.14x = 594.21 × 226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.14x = 134,422.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,422.19/396.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.33

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