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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.01, 553.26 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.01, 553.26 and 226.32 is: 312.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.01 : 553.26 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.01/553.26 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.01x = 553.26 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.01x = 125,213.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,213.80/401.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.25

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