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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.64, 550.17 and 224.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.64, 550.17 and 224.04 is: 309.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.64 : 550.17 = 224.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.64/550.17 = 224.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.64x = 550.17 × 224.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.64x = 123,260.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,260.09/398.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.20

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