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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.71, 554.31 and 224.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.71, 554.31 and 224.68 is: 310.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.71 : 554.31 = 224.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.71/554.31 = 224.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.71x = 554.31 × 224.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.71x = 124,542.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,542.37/401.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.03

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