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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.15, 550.80 and 222.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.15, 550.80 and 222.13 is: 306.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.15 : 550.80 = 222.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.15/550.80 = 222.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.15x = 550.80 × 222.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.15x = 122,349.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,349.20/399.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.52

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