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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.88, 553.11 and 226.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.88, 553.11 and 226.19 is: 312.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.88 : 553.11 = 226.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.88/553.11 = 226.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.88x = 553.11 × 226.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.88x = 125,107.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,107.95/400.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.08

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