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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.26, 550.84 and 224.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.26, 550.84 and 224.56 is: 309.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.26 : 550.84 = 224.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.26/550.84 = 224.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.26x = 550.84 × 224.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.26x = 123,696.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,696.63/399.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.81

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