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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.70, 554.34 and 224.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.70, 554.34 and 224.69 is: 310.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.70 : 554.34 = 224.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.70/554.34 = 224.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.70x = 554.34 × 224.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.70x = 124,554.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,554.65/401.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.07

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