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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.64, 592.68 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.64, 592.68 and 224.28 is: 335.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.64 : 592.68 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.64/592.68 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.64x = 592.68 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.64x = 132,926.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,926.27/395.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.98

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