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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.92, 550.52 and 224.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.92, 550.52 and 224.27 is: 309.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.92 : 550.52 = 224.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.92/550.52 = 224.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.92x = 550.52 × 224.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.92x = 123,465.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,465.12/398.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.50

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