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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.20, 550.92 and 224.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.20, 550.92 and 224.57 is: 309.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.20 : 550.92 = 224.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.20/550.92 = 224.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.20x = 550.92 × 224.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.20x = 123,717.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,717.35/399.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.92

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