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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.16, 553.57 and 224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.16, 553.57 and 224.12 is: 309.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.16 : 553.57 = 224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.16/553.57 = 224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.16x = 553.57 × 224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.16x = 124,066.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,066.11/401.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.27

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