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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.16, 553.52 and 226.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.16, 553.52 and 226.47 is: 312.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.16 : 553.52 = 226.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.16/553.52 = 226.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.16x = 553.52 × 226.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.16x = 125,356.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,356.24/401.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.48

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