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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.87, 553.31 and 226.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.87, 553.31 and 226.27 is: 312.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.87 : 553.31 = 226.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.87/553.31 = 226.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.87x = 553.31 × 226.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.87x = 125,197.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,197.45/400.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.31

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