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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.74, 550.28 and 224.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.74, 550.28 and 224.08 is: 309.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.74 : 550.28 = 224.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.74/550.28 = 224.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.74x = 550.28 × 224.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.74x = 123,306.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,306.74/398.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.24

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