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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.18, 553.58 and 224.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.18, 553.58 and 224.15 is: 309.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.18 : 553.58 = 224.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.18/553.58 = 224.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.18x = 553.58 × 224.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.18x = 124,084.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,084.18/401.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.30

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