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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.77, 550.36 and 224.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.77, 550.36 and 224.13 is: 309.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.77 : 550.36 = 224.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.77/550.36 = 224.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.77x = 550.36 × 224.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.77x = 123,352.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,352.19/398.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.33

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