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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.73, 554.40 and 227.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.73, 554.40 and 227.09 is: 313.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.73 : 554.40 = 227.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.73/554.40 = 227.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.73x = 554.40 × 227.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.73x = 125,895.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,895.92/401.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.38

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