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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.66, 552.90 and 226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.66, 552.90 and 226 is: 311.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.66 : 552.90 = 226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.66/552.90 = 226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.66x = 552.90 × 226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.66x = 124,955.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,955.40/400.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.87

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