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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.28, 553.77 and 226.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.28, 553.77 and 226.66 is: 312.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.28 : 553.77 = 226.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.28/553.77 = 226.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.28x = 553.77 × 226.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.28x = 125,517.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,517.51/401.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.79

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