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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.10, 553.47 and 224.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.10, 553.47 and 224.07 is: 309.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.10 : 553.47 = 224.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.10/553.47 = 224.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.10x = 553.47 × 224.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.10x = 124,016.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,016.02/401.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.19

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