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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.06, 553.47 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.06, 553.47 and 226.44 is: 312.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.06 : 553.47 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.06/553.47 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.06x = 553.47 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.06x = 125,326.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,326.90/401.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.49

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