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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399, 550.65 and 224.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399, 550.65 and 224.37 is: 309.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399 : 550.65 = 224.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399/550.65 = 224.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399x = 550.65 × 224.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399x = 123,549.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,549.34/399
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.65

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