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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.70, 550.13 and 224.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.70, 550.13 and 224.01 is: 309.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.70 : 550.13 = 224.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.70/550.13 = 224.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.70x = 550.13 × 224.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.70x = 123,233.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,233.50/398.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.09

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