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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.18, 553.64 and 224.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.18, 553.64 and 224.14 is: 309.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.18 : 553.64 = 224.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.18/553.64 = 224.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.18x = 553.64 × 224.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.18x = 124,092.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,092.96/401.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.32

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