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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.23, 553.71 and 226.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.23, 553.71 and 226.57 is: 312.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.23 : 553.71 = 226.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.23/553.71 = 226.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.23x = 553.71 × 226.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.23x = 125,455.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,455.17/401.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.68

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