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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.96, 554.73 and 227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.96, 554.73 and 227.36 is: 313.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.96 : 554.73 = 227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.96/554.73 = 227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.96x = 554.73 × 227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.96x = 126,123.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,123.41/401.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.77

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