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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.04, 553.43 and 226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.04, 553.43 and 226.40 is: 312.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.04 : 553.43 = 226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.04/553.43 = 226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.04x = 553.43 × 226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.04x = 125,292.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,292.65/401.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.42

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