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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.16, 594.24 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.16, 594.24 and 223.08 is: 334.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.16 : 594.24 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.16/594.24 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.16x = 594.24 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.16x = 132,563.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,563.06/396.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.62

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