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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.62, 593.67 and 224.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.62, 593.67 and 224.74 is: 337.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.62 : 593.67 = 224.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.62/593.67 = 224.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.62x = 593.67 × 224.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.62x = 133,421.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,421.40/395.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.25

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