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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.95, 551.91 and 222.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.95, 551.91 and 222.91 is: 307.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.95 : 551.91 = 222.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.95/551.91 = 222.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.95x = 551.91 × 222.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.95x = 123,026.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,026.26/399.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.60

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