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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.75, 550.28 and 224.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.75, 550.28 and 224.15 is: 309.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.75 : 550.28 = 224.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.75/550.28 = 224.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.75x = 550.28 × 224.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.75x = 123,344.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,344.14/398.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.33

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