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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.14, 596.79 and 224.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.14, 596.79 and 224.59 is: 336.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.14 : 596.79 = 224.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.14/596.79 = 224.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.14x = 596.79 × 224.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.14x = 134,033.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,033.07/398.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.65

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