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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.25, 556.43 and 226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.25, 556.43 and 226.22 is: 312.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.25 : 556.43 = 226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.25/556.43 = 226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.25x = 556.43 × 226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.25x = 125,875.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,875.59/403.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.15

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