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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.19, 550.91 and 224.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.19, 550.91 and 224.54 is: 309.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.19 : 550.91 = 224.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.19/550.91 = 224.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.19x = 550.91 × 224.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.19x = 123,701.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,701.59/399.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.88

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