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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.70, 554.34 and 227.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.70, 554.34 and 227.05 is: 313.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.70 : 554.34 = 227.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.70/554.34 = 227.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.70x = 554.34 × 227.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.70x = 125,862.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,862.90/401.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.33

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