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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.06, 597.96 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.06, 597.96 and 225.72 is: 338.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.06 : 597.96 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.06/597.96 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.06x = 597.96 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.06x = 134,971.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,971.53/399.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.22

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