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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.33, 598.44 and 225.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.33, 598.44 and 225.75 is: 338.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.33 : 598.44 = 225.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.33/598.44 = 225.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.33x = 598.44 × 225.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.33x = 135,097.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,097.83/399.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.31

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