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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.76, 554.44 and 227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.76, 554.44 and 227.10 is: 313.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.76 : 554.44 = 227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.76/554.44 = 227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.76x = 554.44 × 227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.76x = 125,913.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,913.32/401.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.40

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