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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.54, 554.17 and 226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.54, 554.17 and 226.88 is: 313.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.54 : 554.17 = 226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.54/554.17 = 226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.54x = 554.17 × 226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.54x = 125,726.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,726.75/401.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.12

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