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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.77, 554.45 and 224.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.77, 554.45 and 224.74 is: 310.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.77 : 554.45 = 224.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.77/554.45 = 224.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.77x = 554.45 × 224.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.77x = 124,607.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,607.09/401.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.15

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