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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.91, 597.84 and 225.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.91, 597.84 and 225.57 is: 338.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.91 : 597.84 = 225.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.91/597.84 = 225.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.91x = 597.84 × 225.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.91x = 134,854.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,854.77/398.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.06

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