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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.88, 554.60 and 227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.88, 554.60 and 227.28 is: 313.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.88 : 554.60 = 227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.88/554.60 = 227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.88x = 554.60 × 227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.88x = 126,049.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,049.49/401.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.65

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