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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.73, 553 and 226.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.73, 553 and 226.13 is: 312.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.73 : 553 = 226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.73/553 = 226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.73x = 553 × 226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.73x = 125,049.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,049.89/400.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.06

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