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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.74, 557.15 and 226.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.74, 557.15 and 226.71 is: 312.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.74 : 557.15 = 226.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.74/557.15 = 226.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.74x = 557.15 × 226.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.74x = 126,311.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,311.48/403.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.85

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