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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.24, 550.90 and 222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.24, 550.90 and 222.20 is: 306.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.24 : 550.90 = 222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.24/550.90 = 222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.24x = 550.90 × 222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.24x = 122,406.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,406.67/399.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.60

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