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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.72, 554.36 and 224.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.72, 554.36 and 224.66 is: 310.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.72 : 554.36 = 224.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.72/554.36 = 224.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.72x = 554.36 × 224.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.72x = 124,538.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,538.62/401.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.02

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