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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.47, 551.26 and 224.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.47, 551.26 and 224.82 is: 310.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.47 : 551.26 = 224.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.47/551.26 = 224.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.47x = 551.26 × 224.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.47x = 123,934.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,934.27/399.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.25

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