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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.83, 551.75 and 222.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.83, 551.75 and 222.78 is: 307.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.83 : 551.75 = 222.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.83/551.75 = 222.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.83x = 551.75 × 222.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.83x = 122,917.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,917.75/399.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.43

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