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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.63, 594.41 and 223.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.63, 594.41 and 223.29 is: 334.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.63 : 594.41 = 223.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.63/594.41 = 223.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.63x = 594.41 × 223.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.63x = 132,724.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,724.69/396.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.63

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