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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.58, 597.24 and 225.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.58, 597.24 and 225.03 is: 337.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.58 : 597.24 = 225.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.58/597.24 = 225.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.58x = 597.24 × 225.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.58x = 134,396.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,396.92/398.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.19

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