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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.04, 550.68 and 224.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.04, 550.68 and 224.38 is: 309.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.04 : 550.68 = 224.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.04/550.68 = 224.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.04x = 550.68 × 224.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.04x = 123,561.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,561.58/399.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.65

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