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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.44, 595.55 and 223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.44, 595.55 and 223.90 is: 335.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.44 : 595.55 = 223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.44/595.55 = 223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.44x = 595.55 × 223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.44x = 133,342.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,342.72/397.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.50

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