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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.62, 591.81 and 223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.62, 591.81 and 223.50 is: 335.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.62 : 591.81 = 223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.62/591.81 = 223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.62x = 591.81 × 223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.62x = 132,269.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,269.54/394.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.18

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