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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.24, 550.94 and 222.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.24, 550.94 and 222.22 is: 306.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.24 : 550.94 = 222.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.24/550.94 = 222.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.24x = 550.94 × 222.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.24x = 122,429.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,429.89/399.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.66

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