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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.86, 553.20 and 226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.86, 553.20 and 226.22 is: 312.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.86 : 553.20 = 226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.86/553.20 = 226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.86x = 553.20 × 226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.86x = 125,144.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,144.90/400.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.19

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