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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.28, 553.58 and 226.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.28, 553.58 and 226.58 is: 312.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.28 : 553.58 = 226.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.28/553.58 = 226.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.28x = 553.58 × 226.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.28x = 125,430.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,430.16/401.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.58

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