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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.06, 594.83 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.06, 594.83 and 223.20 is: 334.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.06 : 594.83 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.06/594.83 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.06x = 594.83 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.06x = 132,766.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,766.06/397.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.37

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