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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.83, 553.18 and 226.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.83, 553.18 and 226.21 is: 312.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.83 : 553.18 = 226.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.83/553.18 = 226.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.83x = 553.18 × 226.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.83x = 125,132.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,132.08/400.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.18

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