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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.71, 550.25 and 224.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.71, 550.25 and 224.07 is: 309.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.71 : 550.25 = 224.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.71/550.25 = 224.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.71x = 550.25 × 224.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.71x = 123,294.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,294.52/398.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.23

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