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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.94, 551.90 and 222.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.94, 551.90 and 222.89 is: 307.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.94 : 551.90 = 222.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.94/551.90 = 222.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.94x = 551.90 × 222.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.94x = 123,013.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,013.89/399.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.58

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