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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.16, 550.83 and 224.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.16, 550.83 and 224.50 is: 309.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.16 : 550.83 = 224.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.16/550.83 = 224.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.16x = 550.83 × 224.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.16x = 123,661.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,661.34/399.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.80

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