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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.62, 556.98 and 226.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.62, 556.98 and 226.59 is: 312.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.62 : 556.98 = 226.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.62/556.98 = 226.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.62x = 556.98 × 226.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.62x = 126,206.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,206.10/403.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.69

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