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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.30, 551.06 and 222.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.30, 551.06 and 222.27 is: 306.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.30 : 551.06 = 222.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.30/551.06 = 222.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.30x = 551.06 × 222.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.30x = 122,484.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,484.11/399.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.75

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