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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.55, 551.34 and 224.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.55, 551.34 and 224.89 is: 310.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.55 : 551.34 = 224.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.55/551.34 = 224.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.55x = 551.34 × 224.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.55x = 123,990.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,990.85/399.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.33

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