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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.31, 553.80 and 224.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.31, 553.80 and 224.27 is: 309.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.31 : 553.80 = 224.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.31/553.80 = 224.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.31x = 553.80 × 224.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.31x = 124,197.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,197.96/401.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.48

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