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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.86, 554.58 and 227.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.86, 554.58 and 227.19 is: 313.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.86 : 554.58 = 227.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.86/554.58 = 227.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.86x = 554.58 × 227.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.86x = 125,993.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,993.89/401.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.53

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