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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.72, 552.99 and 226.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.72, 552.99 and 226.10 is: 312.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.72 : 552.99 = 226.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.72/552.99 = 226.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.72x = 552.99 × 226.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.72x = 125,031.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,031.04/400.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.02

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