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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.76, 554.29 and 227.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.76, 554.29 and 227.07 is: 313.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.76 : 554.29 = 227.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.76/554.29 = 227.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.76x = 554.29 × 227.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.76x = 125,862.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,862.63/401.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.28

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