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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.46, 553.98 and 224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.46, 553.98 and 224.44 is: 309.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.46 : 553.98 = 224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.46/553.98 = 224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.46x = 553.98 × 224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.46x = 124,335.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,335.27/401.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.71

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