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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.85, 554.49 and 227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.85, 554.49 and 227.16 is: 313.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.85 : 554.49 = 227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.85/554.49 = 227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.85x = 554.49 × 227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.85x = 125,957.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,957.95/401.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.45

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