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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.70, 602.55 and 228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.70, 602.55 and 228.42 is: 342.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.70 : 602.55 = 228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.70/602.55 = 228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.70x = 602.55 × 228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.70x = 137,634.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,634.47/401.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.63

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