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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.64, 597.54 and 225.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.64, 597.54 and 225.09 is: 337.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.64 : 597.54 = 225.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.64/597.54 = 225.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.64x = 597.54 × 225.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.64x = 134,500.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,500.28/398.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.40

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