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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.91, 554.67 and 227.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.91, 554.67 and 227.25 is: 313.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.91 : 554.67 = 227.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.91/554.67 = 227.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.91x = 554.67 × 227.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.91x = 126,048.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,048.76/401.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.62

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