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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.72, 594.62 and 223.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.72, 594.62 and 223.47 is: 334.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.72 : 594.62 = 223.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.72/594.62 = 223.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.72x = 594.62 × 223.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.72x = 132,879.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,879.73/396.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.95

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