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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.37, 592.70 and 224.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.37, 592.70 and 224.25 is: 336.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.37 : 592.70 = 224.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.37/592.70 = 224.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.37x = 592.70 × 224.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.37x = 132,911.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,911.85/395.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.17

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