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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.11, 598.82 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.11, 598.82 and 225.72 is: 338.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.11 : 598.82 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.11/598.82 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.11x = 598.82 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.11x = 135,164.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,164.52/399.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.67

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