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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.82, 553.20 and 226.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.82, 553.20 and 226.18 is: 312.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.82 : 553.20 = 226.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.82/553.20 = 226.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.82x = 553.20 × 226.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.82x = 125,122.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,122.78/400.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.17

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