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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.30, 553.85 and 226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.30, 553.85 and 226.68 is: 312.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.30 : 553.85 = 226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.30/553.85 = 226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.30x = 553.85 × 226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.30x = 125,546.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,546.43/401.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.85

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