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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.62, 554.18 and 224.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.62, 554.18 and 224.57 is: 309.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.62 : 554.18 = 224.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.62/554.18 = 224.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.62x = 554.18 × 224.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.62x = 124,451.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,451.08/401.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.88

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