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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.83, 554.50 and 224.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.83, 554.50 and 224.78 is: 310.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.83 : 554.50 = 224.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.83/554.50 = 224.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.83x = 554.50 × 224.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.83x = 124,639.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,639.39/401.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.18

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