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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.44, 594.14 and 223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.44, 594.14 and 223.16 is: 334.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.44 : 594.14 = 223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.44/594.14 = 223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.44x = 594.14 × 223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.44x = 132,584.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,584.20/396.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.43

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