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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.09, 550.76 and 222.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.09, 550.76 and 222.07 is: 306.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.09 : 550.76 = 222.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.09/550.76 = 222.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.09x = 550.76 × 222.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.09x = 122,308.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,308.79/399.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.47

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