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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.93, 550.57 and 224.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.93, 550.57 and 224.31 is: 309.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.93 : 550.57 = 224.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.93/550.57 = 224.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.93x = 550.57 × 224.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.93x = 123,496.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,496.16/398.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.57

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