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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.28, 601.98 and 228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.28, 601.98 and 228.12 is: 342.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.28 : 601.98 = 228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.28/601.98 = 228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.28x = 601.98 × 228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.28x = 137,323.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,323.68/401.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.21

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