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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.05, 553.46 and 224.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.05, 553.46 and 224.03 is: 309.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.05 : 553.46 = 224.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.05/553.46 = 224.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.05x = 553.46 × 224.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.05x = 123,989.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,989.83/401.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.16

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