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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.27, 553.75 and 226.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.27, 553.75 and 226.61 is: 312.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.27 : 553.75 = 226.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.27/553.75 = 226.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.27x = 553.75 × 226.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.27x = 125,485.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,485.29/401.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.72

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