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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.90, 553.23 and 226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.90, 553.23 and 226.24 is: 312.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.90 : 553.23 = 226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.90/553.23 = 226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.90x = 553.23 × 226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.90x = 125,162.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,162.76/400.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.20

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