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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.75, 603.56 and 226.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.75, 603.56 and 226.89 is: 340.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.75 : 603.56 = 226.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.75/603.56 = 226.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.75x = 603.56 × 226.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.75x = 136,941.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,941.73/402.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.02

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