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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.74, 554.40 and 227.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.74, 554.40 and 227.08 is: 313.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.74 : 554.40 = 227.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.74/554.40 = 227.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.74x = 554.40 × 227.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.74x = 125,892.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,892.02/401.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.37

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