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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.96, 600.26 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.96, 600.26 and 226.80 is: 340.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.96 : 600.26 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.96/600.26 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.96x = 600.26 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.96x = 136,137.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,137.83/399.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.38

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