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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.18, 553.67 and 226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.18, 553.67 and 226.50 is: 312.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.18 : 553.67 = 226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.18/553.67 = 226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.18x = 553.67 × 226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.18x = 125,405.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,405.12/401.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.59

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