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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.87, 599.81 and 228.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.87, 599.81 and 228.75 is: 343.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.87 : 599.81 = 228.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.87/599.81 = 228.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.87x = 599.81 × 228.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.87x = 137,205.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,205.39/399.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.13

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