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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.72, 554.40 and 227.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.72, 554.40 and 227.07 is: 313.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.72 : 554.40 = 227.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.72/554.40 = 227.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.72x = 554.40 × 227.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.72x = 125,887.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,887.61/401.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.38

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