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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.36, 593.82 and 225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.36, 593.82 and 225 is: 337.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.36 : 593.82 = 225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.36/593.82 = 225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.36x = 593.82 × 225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.36x = 133,609.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,609.50/396.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.09

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