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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399, 598.68 and 228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399, 598.68 and 228 is: 342.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399 : 598.68 = 228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399/598.68 = 228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399x = 598.68 × 228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399x = 136,499.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,499.04/399
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.10

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