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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.84, 554.55 and 227.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.84, 554.55 and 227.19 is: 313.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.84 : 554.55 = 227.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.84/554.55 = 227.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.84x = 554.55 × 227.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.84x = 125,988.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,988.21/401.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.53

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