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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.40, 601.56 and 228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.40, 601.56 and 228.08 is: 341.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.40 : 601.56 = 228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.40/601.56 = 228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.40x = 601.56 × 228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.40x = 137,203.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,203.80/401.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.81

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