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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.36, 598.71 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.36, 598.71 and 226.32 is: 339.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.36 : 598.71 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.36/598.71 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.36x = 598.71 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.36x = 135,500.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,500.05/399.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.29

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