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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.23, 599.85 and 226.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.23, 599.85 and 226.98 is: 340.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.23 : 599.85 = 226.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.23/599.85 = 226.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.23x = 599.85 × 226.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.23x = 136,153.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,153.95/400.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.19

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