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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.12, 550.66 and 224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.12, 550.66 and 224.44 is: 309.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.12 : 550.66 = 224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.12/550.66 = 224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.12x = 550.66 × 224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.12x = 123,590.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,590.13/399.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.66

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