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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.17, 595.71 and 223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.17, 595.71 and 223.74 is: 335.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.17 : 595.71 = 223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.17/595.71 = 223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.17x = 595.71 × 223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.17x = 133,284.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,284.16/397.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.58

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