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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.63, 550.11 and 223.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.63, 550.11 and 223.97 is: 309.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.63 : 550.11 = 223.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.63/550.11 = 223.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.63x = 550.11 × 223.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.63x = 123,205.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,205.39/398.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.08

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