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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.98, 597.97 and 225.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.98, 597.97 and 225.73 is: 338.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.98 : 597.97 = 225.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.98/597.97 = 225.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.98x = 597.97 × 225.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.98x = 134,979.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,979.77/398.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.31

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