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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.54, 554.19 and 226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.54, 554.19 and 226.94 is: 313.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.54 : 554.19 = 226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.54/554.19 = 226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.54x = 554.19 × 226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.54x = 125,767.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,767.88/401.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.21

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