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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.53, 554.01 and 226.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.53, 554.01 and 226.84 is: 312.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.53 : 554.01 = 226.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.53/554.01 = 226.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.53x = 554.01 × 226.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.53x = 125,668.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,668.86/401.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.98

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