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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.51, 594.93 and 222.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.51, 594.93 and 222.91 is: 334.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.51 : 594.93 = 222.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.51/594.93 = 222.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.51x = 594.93 × 222.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.51x = 132,615.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,615.85/396.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.46

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