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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.72, 557.05 and 226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.72, 557.05 and 226.68 is: 312.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.72 : 557.05 = 226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.72/557.05 = 226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.72x = 557.05 × 226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.72x = 126,272.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,272.09/403.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.77

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