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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.40, 556.72 and 226.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.40, 556.72 and 226.38 is: 312.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.40 : 556.72 = 226.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.40/556.72 = 226.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.40x = 556.72 × 226.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.40x = 126,028.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,028.47/403.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.41

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