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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.26, 556.45 and 226.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.26, 556.45 and 226.23 is: 312.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.26 : 556.45 = 226.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.26/556.45 = 226.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.26x = 556.45 × 226.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.26x = 125,885.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,885.68/403.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.17

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