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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.37, 553.92 and 226.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.37, 553.92 and 226.71 is: 312.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.37 : 553.92 = 226.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.37/553.92 = 226.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.37x = 553.92 × 226.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.37x = 125,579.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,579.20/401.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.88

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