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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.88, 597.78 and 227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.88, 597.78 and 227 is: 341.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.88 : 597.78 = 227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.88/597.78 = 227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.88x = 597.78 × 227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.88x = 135,696.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,696.06/397.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.05

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