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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.61, 554.22 and 224.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.61, 554.22 and 224.55 is: 309.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.61 : 554.22 = 224.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.61/554.22 = 224.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.61x = 554.22 × 224.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.61x = 124,450.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,450.10/401.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.88

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