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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.76, 603.56 and 226.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.76, 603.56 and 226.90 is: 340.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.76 : 603.56 = 226.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.76/603.56 = 226.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.76x = 603.56 × 226.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.76x = 136,947.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,947.76/402.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.02

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