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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.69, 550.23 and 221.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.69, 550.23 and 221.69 is: 305.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.69 : 550.23 = 221.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.69/550.23 = 221.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.69x = 550.23 × 221.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.69x = 121,977.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,977.30/398.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.94

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