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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.17, 550.83 and 222.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.17, 550.83 and 222.14 is: 306.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.17 : 550.83 = 222.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.17/550.83 = 222.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.17x = 550.83 × 222.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.17x = 122,358.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,358.62/399.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.54

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