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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.59, 554.22 and 226.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.59, 554.22 and 226.95 is: 313.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.59 : 554.22 = 226.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.59/554.22 = 226.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.59x = 554.22 × 226.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.59x = 125,777.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,777.46/401.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.20

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