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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.73, 553.01 and 226.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.73, 553.01 and 226.07 is: 311.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.73 : 553.01 = 226.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.73/553.01 = 226.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.73x = 553.01 × 226.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.73x = 125,018.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,018.97/400.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.98

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