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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.48, 602.40 and 228.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.48, 602.40 and 228.14 is: 342.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.48 : 602.40 = 228.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.48/602.40 = 228.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.48x = 602.40 × 228.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.48x = 137,431.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,431.54/401.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.31

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