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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.76, 552.96 and 226.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.76, 552.96 and 226.04 is: 311.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.76 : 552.96 = 226.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.76/552.96 = 226.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.76x = 552.96 × 226.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.76x = 124,991.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,991.08/400.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.89

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