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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.57, 595.26 and 223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.57, 595.26 and 223.50 is: 335.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.57 : 595.26 = 223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.57/595.26 = 223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.57x = 595.26 × 223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.57x = 133,040.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,040.61/396.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.48

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