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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.56, 595.02 and 223.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.56, 595.02 and 223.22 is: 334.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.56 : 595.02 = 223.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.56/595.02 = 223.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.56x = 595.02 × 223.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.56x = 132,820.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,820.36/396.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.93

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