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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.43, 554.02 and 226.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.43, 554.02 and 226.81 is: 313.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.43 : 554.02 = 226.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.43/554.02 = 226.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.43x = 554.02 × 226.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.43x = 125,654.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,654.51/401.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.02

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