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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.58, 550.01 and 223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.58, 550.01 and 223.90 is: 308.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.58 : 550.01 = 223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.58/550.01 = 223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.58x = 550.01 × 223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.58x = 123,147.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,147.24/398.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.96

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