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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.14, 550.77 and 222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.14, 550.77 and 222.08 is: 306.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.14 : 550.77 = 222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.14/550.77 = 222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.14x = 550.77 × 222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.14x = 122,317.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,317.21/399.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.46

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