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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.33, 551.03 and 222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.33, 551.03 and 222.30 is: 306.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.33 : 551.03 = 222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.33/551.03 = 222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.33x = 551.03 × 222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.33x = 122,492.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,492.86/399.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.75

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