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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.01, 553.40 and 226.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.01, 553.40 and 226.37 is: 312.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.01 : 553.40 = 226.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.01/553.40 = 226.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.01x = 553.40 × 226.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.01x = 125,269.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,269.26/401.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.38

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