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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.58, 598.74 and 226.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.58, 598.74 and 226.03 is: 338.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.58 : 598.74 = 226.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.58/598.74 = 226.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.58x = 598.74 × 226.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.58x = 135,333.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,333.20/399.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.69

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