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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.02, 550.62 and 224.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.02, 550.62 and 224.34 is: 309.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.02 : 550.62 = 224.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.02/550.62 = 224.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.02x = 550.62 × 224.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.02x = 123,526.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,526.09/399.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.58

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