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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.82, 554.47 and 227.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.82, 554.47 and 227.13 is: 313.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.82 : 554.47 = 227.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.82/554.47 = 227.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.82x = 554.47 × 227.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.82x = 125,936.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,936.77/401.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.42

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