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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.08, 553.47 and 226.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.08, 553.47 and 226.39 is: 312.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.08 : 553.47 = 226.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.08/553.47 = 226.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.08x = 553.47 × 226.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.08x = 125,300.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,300.07/401.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.41

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