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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.17, 594.26 and 222.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.17, 594.26 and 222.83 is: 334.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.17 : 594.26 = 222.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.17/594.26 = 222.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.17x = 594.26 × 222.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.17x = 132,417.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,417.84/396.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.25

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