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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.91, 550.49 and 224.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.91, 550.49 and 224.24 is: 309.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.91 : 550.49 = 224.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.91/550.49 = 224.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.91x = 550.49 × 224.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.91x = 123,440.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,440.50/398.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.45

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