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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.89, 602.05 and 228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.89, 602.05 and 228.02 is: 341.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.89 : 602.05 = 228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.89/602.05 = 228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.89x = 602.05 × 228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.89x = 137,279.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,279.44/401.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.58

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