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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.52, 602.04 and 228.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.52, 602.04 and 228.11 is: 342.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.52 : 602.04 = 228.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.52/602.04 = 228.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.52x = 602.04 × 228.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.52x = 137,331.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,331.34/401.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.03

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