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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.15, 599.72 and 226.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.15, 599.72 and 226.56 is: 339.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.15 : 599.72 = 226.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.15/599.72 = 226.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.15x = 599.72 × 226.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.15x = 135,871.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,871.47/400.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.55

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