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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.36, 553.80 and 226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.36, 553.80 and 226.68 is: 312.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.36 : 553.80 = 226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.36/553.80 = 226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.36x = 553.80 × 226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.36x = 125,535.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,535.38/401.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.78

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