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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.08, 550.71 and 224.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.08, 550.71 and 224.39 is: 309.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.08 : 550.71 = 224.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.08/550.71 = 224.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.08x = 550.71 × 224.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.08x = 123,571.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,571.06/399.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.64

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