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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.58, 601.74 and 228.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.58, 601.74 and 228.14 is: 341.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.58 : 601.74 = 228.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.58/601.74 = 228.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.58x = 601.74 × 228.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.58x = 137,280.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,280.96/401.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.85

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