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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.73, 597.22 and 224.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.73, 597.22 and 224.60 is: 337.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.73 : 597.22 = 224.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.73/597.22 = 224.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.73x = 597.22 × 224.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.73x = 134,132.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,132.06/397.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.24

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