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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.48, 597.23 and 225.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.48, 597.23 and 225.23 is: 337.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.48 : 597.23 = 225.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.48/597.23 = 225.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.48x = 597.23 × 225.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.48x = 134,512.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,512.99/398.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.57

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