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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.28, 553.74 and 226.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.28, 553.74 and 226.62 is: 312.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.28 : 553.74 = 226.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.28/553.74 = 226.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.28x = 553.74 × 226.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.28x = 125,488.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,488.56/401.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.72

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