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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.69, 594.36 and 223.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.69, 594.36 and 223.25 is: 334.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.69 : 594.36 = 223.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.69/594.36 = 223.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.69x = 594.36 × 223.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.69x = 132,690.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,690.87/396.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.50

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