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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.51, 554.06 and 224.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.51, 554.06 and 224.49 is: 309.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.51 : 554.06 = 224.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.51/554.06 = 224.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.51x = 554.06 × 224.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.51x = 124,379.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,379.81/401.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.78

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