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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.92, 553.24 and 226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.92, 553.24 and 226.24 is: 312.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.92 : 553.24 = 226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.92/553.24 = 226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.92x = 553.24 × 226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.92x = 125,165.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,165.02/400.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.19

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