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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.97, 550.55 and 221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.97, 550.55 and 221.94 is: 306.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.97 : 550.55 = 221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.97/550.55 = 221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.97x = 550.55 × 221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.97x = 122,189.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,189.07/398.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.26

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