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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.95, 553.35 and 226.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.95, 553.35 and 226.33 is: 312.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.95 : 553.35 = 226.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.95/553.35 = 226.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.95x = 553.35 × 226.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.95x = 125,239.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,239.71/400.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.36

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