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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.89, 550.45 and 224.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.89, 550.45 and 224.27 is: 309.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.89 : 550.45 = 224.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.89/550.45 = 224.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.89x = 550.45 × 224.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.89x = 123,449.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,449.42/398.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.48

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