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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.64, 595.92 and 225.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.64, 595.92 and 225.76 is: 339.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.64 : 595.92 = 225.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.64/595.92 = 225.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.64x = 595.92 × 225.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.64x = 134,534.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,534.90/396.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.19

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