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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.28, 551 and 224.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.28, 551 and 224.62 is: 309.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.28 : 551 = 224.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.28/551 = 224.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.28x = 551 × 224.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.28x = 123,765.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,765.62/399.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.97

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