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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.72, 550.19 and 224.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.72, 550.19 and 224.06 is: 309.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.72 : 550.19 = 224.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.72/550.19 = 224.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.72x = 550.19 × 224.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.72x = 123,275.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,275.57/398.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.18

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