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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.94, 553.31 and 226.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.94, 553.31 and 226.29 is: 312.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.94 : 553.31 = 226.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.94/553.31 = 226.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.94x = 553.31 × 226.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.94x = 125,208.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,208.52/400.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.29

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