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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.88, 553.23 and 226.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.88, 553.23 and 226.23 is: 312.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.88 : 553.23 = 226.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.88/553.23 = 226.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.88x = 553.23 × 226.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.88x = 125,157.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,157.22/400.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.21

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