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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.44, 554.02 and 226.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.44, 554.02 and 226.78 is: 312.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.44 : 554.02 = 226.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.44/554.02 = 226.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.44x = 554.02 × 226.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.44x = 125,640.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,640.66/401.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.97

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