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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.44, 554.03 and 224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.44, 554.03 and 224.44 is: 309.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.44 : 554.03 = 224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.44/554.03 = 224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.44x = 554.03 × 224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.44x = 124,346.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,346.49/401.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.75

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