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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.64, 550.16 and 224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.64, 550.16 and 224 is: 309.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.64 : 550.16 = 224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.64/550.16 = 224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.64x = 550.16 × 224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.64x = 123,235.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,235.84/398.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.14

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