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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.14, 599.79 and 226.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.14, 599.79 and 226.59 is: 339.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.14 : 599.79 = 226.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.14/599.79 = 226.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.14x = 599.79 × 226.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.14x = 135,906.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,906.42/400.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.65

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