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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.63, 554.24 and 226.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.63, 554.24 and 226.98 is: 313.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.63 : 554.24 = 226.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.63/554.24 = 226.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.63x = 554.24 × 226.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.63x = 125,801.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,801.96/401.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.23

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