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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.63, 598.37 and 225.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.63, 598.37 and 225.47 is: 338.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.63 : 598.37 = 225.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.63/598.37 = 225.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.63x = 598.37 × 225.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.63x = 134,913.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,913.36/398.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.44

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