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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.35, 556.49 and 226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.35, 556.49 and 226.28 is: 312.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.35 : 556.49 = 226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.35/556.49 = 226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.35x = 556.49 × 226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.35x = 125,921.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,921.43/403.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.19

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