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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.37, 553.94 and 226.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.37, 553.94 and 226.75 is: 312.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.37 : 553.94 = 226.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.37/553.94 = 226.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.37x = 553.94 × 226.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.37x = 125,605.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,605.90/401.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.94

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