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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.57, 597.08 and 224.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.57, 597.08 and 224.71 is: 336.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.57 : 597.08 = 224.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.57/597.08 = 224.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.57x = 597.08 × 224.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.57x = 134,169.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,169.85/398.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.63

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