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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.49, 597.33 and 182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.49, 597.33 and 182.22 is: 273.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.49 : 597.33 = 182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.49/597.33 = 182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.49x = 597.33 × 182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.49x = 108,845.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,845.47/398.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.14

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