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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.02, 550.67 and 222.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.02, 550.67 and 222.02 is: 306.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.02 : 550.67 = 222.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.02/550.67 = 222.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.02x = 550.67 × 222.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.02x = 122,257.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,257.56/399.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.39

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