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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.91, 550.53 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.91, 550.53 and 224.28 is: 309.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.91 : 550.53 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.91/550.53 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.91x = 550.53 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.91x = 123,472.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,472.87/398.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.53

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