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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.93, 554.61 and 224.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.93, 554.61 and 224.90 is: 310.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.93 : 554.61 = 224.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.93/554.61 = 224.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.93x = 554.61 × 224.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.93x = 124,731.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,731.94/401.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.33

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