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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.98, 542.24 and 224.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.98, 542.24 and 224.93 is: 310.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.98 : 542.24 = 224.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.98/542.24 = 224.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.98x = 542.24 × 224.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.98x = 121,967.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,967.12/392.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.36

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