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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.72, 552.94 and 226.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.72, 552.94 and 226.04 is: 311.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.72 : 552.94 = 226.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.72/552.94 = 226.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.72x = 552.94 × 226.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.72x = 124,986.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,986.56/400.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.90

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