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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.16, 553.60 and 226.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.16, 553.60 and 226.51 is: 312.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.16 : 553.60 = 226.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.16/553.60 = 226.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.16x = 553.60 × 226.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.16x = 125,395.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,395.94/401.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.58

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