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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.56, 554.15 and 226.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.56, 554.15 and 226.89 is: 313.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.56 : 554.15 = 226.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.56/554.15 = 226.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.56x = 554.15 × 226.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.56x = 125,731.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,731.66/401.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.11

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