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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.23, 553.74 and 224.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.23, 553.74 and 224.19 is: 309.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.23 : 553.74 = 224.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.23/553.74 = 224.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.23x = 553.74 × 224.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.23x = 124,142.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,142.97/401.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.41

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