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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.12, 553.42 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.12, 553.42 and 226.44 is: 312.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.12 : 553.42 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.12/553.42 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.12x = 553.42 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.12x = 125,316.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,316.42/401.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.42

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