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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.78, 554.50 and 227.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.78, 554.50 and 227.14 is: 313.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.78 : 554.50 = 227.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.78/554.50 = 227.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.78x = 554.50 × 227.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.78x = 125,949.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,949.13/401.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.48

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