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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.59, 554.20 and 226.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.59, 554.20 and 226.97 is: 313.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.59 : 554.20 = 226.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.59/554.20 = 226.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.59x = 554.20 × 226.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.59x = 125,786.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,786.77/401.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.22

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