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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.07, 594.52 and 222.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.07, 594.52 and 222.89 is: 334.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.07 : 594.52 = 222.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.07/594.52 = 222.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.07x = 594.52 × 222.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.07x = 132,509.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,509.03/396.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.56

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