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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.88, 554.61 and 227.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.88, 554.61 and 227.23 is: 313.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.88 : 554.61 = 227.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.88/554.61 = 227.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.88x = 554.61 × 227.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.88x = 126,024.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,024.03/401.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.59

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