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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.81, 597.83 and 225.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.81, 597.83 and 225.56 is: 338.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.81 : 597.83 = 225.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.81/597.83 = 225.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.81x = 597.83 × 225.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.81x = 134,842.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,842.42/398.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.12

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