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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.27, 553.78 and 226.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.27, 553.78 and 226.65 is: 312.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.27 : 553.78 = 226.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.27/553.78 = 226.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.27x = 553.78 × 226.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.27x = 125,514.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,514.24/401.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.79

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