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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.79, 551.71 and 222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.79, 551.71 and 222.76 is: 307.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.79 : 551.71 = 222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.79/551.71 = 222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.79x = 551.71 × 222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.79x = 122,900.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,900.66/399.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.42

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