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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.28, 596 and 224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.28, 596 and 224 is: 336.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.28 : 596 = 224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.28/596 = 224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.28x = 596 × 224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.28x = 133,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,504/397.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.05

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