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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.38, 553.83 and 226.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.38, 553.83 and 226.69 is: 312.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.38 : 553.83 = 226.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.38/553.83 = 226.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.38x = 553.83 × 226.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.38x = 125,547.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,547.72/401.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.79

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