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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.67, 552.92 and 226.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.67, 552.92 and 226.01 is: 311.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.67 : 552.92 = 226.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.67/552.92 = 226.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.67x = 552.92 × 226.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.67x = 124,967.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,967.40/400.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.90

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