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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.88, 550.34 and 224.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.88, 550.34 and 224.22 is: 309.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.88 : 550.34 = 224.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.88/550.34 = 224.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.88x = 550.34 × 224.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.88x = 123,397.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,397.23/398.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.36

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