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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.67, 899.48 and 224.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.67, 899.48 and 224.36 is: 336.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.67 : 899.48 = 224.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.67/899.48 = 224.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.67x = 899.48 × 224.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.67x = 201,801.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,801.71/599.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.52

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