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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.16, 553.65 and 226.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.16, 553.65 and 226.54 is: 312.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.16 : 553.65 = 226.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.16/553.65 = 226.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.16x = 553.65 × 226.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.16x = 125,423.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,423.87/401.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.65

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