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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.22, 596.84 and 224.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.22, 596.84 and 224.84 is: 336.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.22 : 596.84 = 224.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.22/596.84 = 224.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.22x = 596.84 × 224.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.22x = 134,189.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,189.40/398.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.97

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