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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.02, 550.68 and 222.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.02, 550.68 and 222.04 is: 306.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.02 : 550.68 = 222.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.02/550.68 = 222.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.02x = 550.68 × 222.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.02x = 122,272.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,272.99/399.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.43

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