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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.70, 553 and 226.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.70, 553 and 226.04 is: 311.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.70 : 553 = 226.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.70/553 = 226.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.70x = 553 × 226.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.70x = 125,000.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,000.12/400.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.95

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