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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.63, 554.32 and 226.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.63, 554.32 and 226.97 is: 313.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.63 : 554.32 = 226.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.63/554.32 = 226.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.63x = 554.32 × 226.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.63x = 125,812.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,812.96/401.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.26

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