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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.82, 557.27 and 226.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.82, 557.27 and 226.78 is: 312.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.82 : 557.27 = 226.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.82/557.27 = 226.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.82x = 557.27 × 226.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.82x = 126,377.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,377.69/403.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.96

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