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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.15, 550.80 and 224.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.15, 550.80 and 224.49 is: 309.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.15 : 550.80 = 224.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.15/550.80 = 224.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.15x = 550.80 × 224.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.15x = 123,649.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,649.09/399.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.78

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