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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.73, 554.38 and 227.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.73, 554.38 and 227.13 is: 313.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.73 : 554.38 = 227.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.73/554.38 = 227.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.73x = 554.38 × 227.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.73x = 125,916.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,916.33/401.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.44

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