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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.62, 594.69 and 225.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.62, 594.69 and 225.74 is: 338.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.62 : 594.69 = 225.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.62/594.69 = 225.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.62x = 594.69 × 225.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.62x = 134,245.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,245.32/396.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.47

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