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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.11, 550.71 and 222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.11, 550.71 and 222.08 is: 306.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.11 : 550.71 = 222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.11/550.71 = 222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.11x = 550.71 × 222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.11x = 122,298.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,298.92/399.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.43

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