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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.50, 594.93 and 225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.50, 594.93 and 225.50 is: 338.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.50 : 594.93 = 225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.50/594.93 = 225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.50x = 594.93 × 225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.50x = 134,156.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,156.72/396.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.35

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