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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.80, 594.48 and 223.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.80, 594.48 and 223.26 is: 334.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.80 : 594.48 = 223.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.80/594.48 = 223.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.80x = 594.48 × 223.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.80x = 132,723.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,723.60/396.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.48

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