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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.96, 550.56 and 224.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.96, 550.56 and 224.30 is: 309.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.96 : 550.56 = 224.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.96/550.56 = 224.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.96x = 550.56 × 224.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.96x = 123,491.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,491.98/398.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.54

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