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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.31, 602.51 and 228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.31, 602.51 and 228.08 is: 342.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.31 : 602.51 = 228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.31/602.51 = 228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.31x = 602.51 × 228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.31x = 137,420.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,420.85/401.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.43

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