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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.77, 553.03 and 226.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.77, 553.03 and 226.10 is: 312.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.77 : 553.03 = 226.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.77/553.03 = 226.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.77x = 553.03 × 226.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.77x = 125,040.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,040.90/400.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.00

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