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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.69, 552.93 and 226.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.69, 552.93 and 226.03 is: 311.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.69 : 552.93 = 226.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.69/552.93 = 226.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.69x = 552.93 × 226.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.69x = 124,978.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,978.77/400.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.91

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