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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.11, 553.51 and 224.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.11, 553.51 and 224.07 is: 309.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.11 : 553.51 = 224.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.11/553.51 = 224.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.11x = 553.51 × 224.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.11x = 124,024.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,024.99/401.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.20

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