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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.08, 553.49 and 224.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.08, 553.49 and 224.03 is: 309.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.08 : 553.49 = 224.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.08/553.49 = 224.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.08x = 553.49 × 224.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.08x = 123,998.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,998.63/401.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.16

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