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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.56, 597.82 and 225.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.56, 597.82 and 225.19 is: 337.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.56 : 597.82 = 225.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.56/597.82 = 225.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.56x = 597.82 × 225.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.56x = 134,623.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,623.09/398.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.77

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