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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399, 550.62 and 224.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399, 550.62 and 224.39 is: 309.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399 : 550.62 = 224.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399/550.62 = 224.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399x = 550.62 × 224.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399x = 123,550.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,550.87/399
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.65

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