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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.07, 594.99 and 223.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.07, 594.99 and 223.53 is: 334.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.07 : 594.99 = 223.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.07/594.99 = 223.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.07x = 594.99 × 223.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.07x = 132,998.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,998.11/397.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.95

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