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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.49, 596.23 and 226.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.49, 596.23 and 226.13 is: 339.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.49 : 596.23 = 226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.49/596.23 = 226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.49x = 596.23 × 226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.49x = 134,821.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,821.94/397.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.19

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