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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.94, 598.28 and 225.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.94, 598.28 and 225.74 is: 338.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.94 : 598.28 = 225.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.94/598.28 = 225.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.94x = 598.28 × 225.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.94x = 135,051.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,051.61/398.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.53

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