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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.20, 598.39 and 225.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.20, 598.39 and 225.65 is: 338.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.20 : 598.39 = 225.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.20/598.39 = 225.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.20x = 598.39 × 225.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.20x = 135,027.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,027.64/399.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.25

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