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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.22, 553.65 and 226.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.22, 553.65 and 226.56 is: 312.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.22 : 553.65 = 226.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.22/553.65 = 226.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.22x = 553.65 × 226.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.22x = 125,437.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,437.44/401.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.64

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