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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.62, 602.83 and 228.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.62, 602.83 and 228.49 is: 342.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.62 : 602.83 = 228.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.62/602.83 = 228.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.62x = 602.83 × 228.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.62x = 137,740.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,740.63/401.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.96

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