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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.38, 551.08 and 224.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.38, 551.08 and 224.70 is: 310.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.38 : 551.08 = 224.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.38/551.08 = 224.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.38x = 551.08 × 224.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.38x = 123,827.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,827.68/399.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.05

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