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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.99, 596.98 and 226.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.99, 596.98 and 226.63 is: 339.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.99 : 596.98 = 226.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.99/596.98 = 226.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.99x = 596.98 × 226.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.99x = 135,290.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,290.59/397.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.94

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