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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.82, 552.96 and 226.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.82, 552.96 and 226.13 is: 311.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.82 : 552.96 = 226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.82/552.96 = 226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.82x = 552.96 × 226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.82x = 125,040.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,040.18/400.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.96

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