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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.03, 550.67 and 222.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.03, 550.67 and 222.00 is: 306.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.03 : 550.67 = 222.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.03/550.67 = 222.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.03x = 550.67 × 222.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.03x = 122,247.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,247.92/399.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.36

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