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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.77, 554.43 and 224.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.77, 554.43 and 224.73 is: 310.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.77 : 554.43 = 224.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.77/554.43 = 224.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.77x = 554.43 × 224.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.77x = 124,597.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,597.05/401.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.12

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