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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.96, 554.66 and 227.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.96, 554.66 and 227.27 is: 313.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.96 : 554.66 = 227.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.96/554.66 = 227.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.96x = 554.66 × 227.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.96x = 126,057.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,057.58/401.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.61

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