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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.57, 597.96 and 225.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.57, 597.96 and 225.37 is: 338.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.57 : 597.96 = 225.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.57/597.96 = 225.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.57x = 597.96 × 225.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.57x = 134,760.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,760.75/398.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.11

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