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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.63, 554.19 and 226.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.63, 554.19 and 226.95 is: 313.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.63 : 554.19 = 226.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.63/554.19 = 226.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.63x = 554.19 × 226.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.63x = 125,772.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,772.29/401.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.15

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