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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.96, 550.57 and 221.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.96, 550.57 and 221.93 is: 306.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.96 : 550.57 = 221.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.96/550.57 = 221.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.96x = 550.57 × 221.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.96x = 122,186.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,186.89/398.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.26

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