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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.27, 550.98 and 224.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.27, 550.98 and 224.67 is: 310.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.27 : 550.98 = 224.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.27/550.98 = 224.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.27x = 550.98 × 224.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.27x = 123,788.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,788.68/399.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.04

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