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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.96, 554.74 and 227.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.96, 554.74 and 227.34 is: 313.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.96 : 554.74 = 227.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.96/554.74 = 227.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.96x = 554.74 × 227.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.96x = 126,114.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,114.59/401.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.75

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