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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.93, 599.96 and 226.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.93, 599.96 and 226.93 is: 340.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.93 : 599.96 = 226.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.93/599.96 = 226.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.93x = 599.96 × 226.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.93x = 136,147.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,147.84/399.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.43

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