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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.41, 553.84 and 226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.41, 553.84 and 226.72 is: 312.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.41 : 553.84 = 226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.41/553.84 = 226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.41x = 553.84 × 226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.41x = 125,566.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,566.60/401.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.81

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