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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.89, 603.07 and 228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.89, 603.07 and 228.80 is: 343.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.89 : 603.07 = 228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.89/603.07 = 228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.89x = 603.07 × 228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.89x = 137,982.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,982.30/401.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.34

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