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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.10, 601.65 and 228.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.10, 601.65 and 228.30 is: 342.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.10 : 601.65 = 228.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.10/601.65 = 228.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.10x = 601.65 × 228.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.10x = 137,356.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,356.70/401.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.45

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