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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.83, 557.26 and 226.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.83, 557.26 and 226.81 is: 312.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.83 : 557.26 = 226.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.83/557.26 = 226.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.83x = 557.26 × 226.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.83x = 126,392.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,392.14/403.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.98

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