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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.85, 553.20 and 226.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.85, 553.20 and 226.16 is: 312.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.85 : 553.20 = 226.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.85/553.20 = 226.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.85x = 553.20 × 226.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.85x = 125,111.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,111.71/400.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.12

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