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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.13, 597.32 and 224.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.13, 597.32 and 224.58 is: 336.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.13 : 597.32 = 224.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.13/597.32 = 224.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.13x = 597.32 × 224.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.13x = 134,146.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,146.13/398.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.94

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