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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400, 599.84 and 226.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400, 599.84 and 226.64 is: 339.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400 : 599.84 = 226.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400/599.84 = 226.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400x = 599.84 × 226.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400x = 135,947.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,947.74/400
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.87

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