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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.42, 553.94 and 226.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.42, 553.94 and 226.77 is: 312.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.42 : 553.94 = 226.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.42/553.94 = 226.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.42x = 553.94 × 226.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.42x = 125,614.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,614.61/401.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.92

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