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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.36, 591.12 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.36, 591.12 and 223 is: 334.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.36 : 591.12 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.36/591.12 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.36x = 591.12 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.36x = 131,819.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,819.76/394.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.26

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