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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.42, 594.63 and 222.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.42, 594.63 and 222.99 is: 334.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.42 : 594.63 = 222.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.42/594.63 = 222.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.42x = 594.63 × 222.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.42x = 132,596.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,596.54/396.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.49

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