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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.94, 597.87 and 225.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.94, 597.87 and 225.69 is: 338.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.94 : 597.87 = 225.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.94/597.87 = 225.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.94x = 597.87 × 225.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.94x = 134,933.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,933.28/398.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.23

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