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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.22, 553.63 and 226.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.22, 553.63 and 226.53 is: 312.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.22 : 553.63 = 226.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.22/553.63 = 226.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.22x = 553.63 × 226.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.22x = 125,415.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,415.31/401.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.58

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