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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.68, 595.19 and 223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.68, 595.19 and 223.14 is: 334.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.68 : 595.19 = 223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.68/595.19 = 223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.68x = 595.19 × 223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.68x = 132,811.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,811.25/396.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.80

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